Nirmalli: 2 definitions

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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Nirmalli [ನೀರ್ಮಲ್ಲಿ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Artanema longifolium (L.) Vatke from the Linderniaceae (Lindernia) family having the following synonyms: Artanema sesamoides, Columnea longifolia. For the possible medicinal usage of nirmalli, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Nirmalli [நீர்மல்லி] in the Tamil language, ibid. previous identification.

Nirmalli [நீர்மல்லி] in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Pseudarthria viscida (L.) Wight & Arn. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Hedysarum viscidum, Desmodium timoriense, Desmodium viscidum auct. non DC..

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Nirmalli in India is the name of a plant defined with Hygrophila auriculata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Asteracantha longifolia Nees (among others).

2) Nirmalli is also identified with Pseudarthria viscida It has the synonym Desmodium viscidum auct. non DC. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Natural history (1870)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Plantae Asiaticae Rariores (Wallich) (1832)
· Beskr. Guin. Pl. (1827)
· BioLlania (1997)
· Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal.

If you are looking for specific details regarding Nirmalli, for example chemical composition, health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, have a look at these references.

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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.

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