Odan, Ōṭaṉ, Otan: 3 definitions

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Introduction:

Odan means something in biology, Tamil. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Odan in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Cleistanthus collinus (Roxb.) Benth. ex Hook.f. from the Phyllanthaceae (Amla) family having the following synonyms: Lebedieropsis orbicularis. For the possible medicinal usage of odan, 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.

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

1) Odan in India is the name of a plant defined with Cleistanthus collinus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lebidieropsis orbiculata (Roth) Müll.Arg. (among others).

2) Odan in Nigeria is also identified with Ficus thonningii It has the synonym Urostigma dekdekena Miq. (etc.).

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

· J. Assoc. Physicians India (2007)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1802)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1866)
· Nigerian Journal of Natural Products and Medicine (2004)
· J. Assoc. Physicians India (2006)
· Linnaea (1863)

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

context information

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.

Languages of India and abroad

Tamil dictionary

Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon

Ōṭaṉ (ஓடன்) noun < ஓடு². [odu².] Tortoise, from its having a shell; ஆமை. [amai.] (W.)

context information

Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.

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