Odugu, Oḍugu: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Odugu means something in biology. 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 DrugsOdugu in the Malayalam 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 odugu, 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) Odugu 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 collina (Roxb.) Müll.Arg. (among others).
2) Odugu in Uganda is also identified with Combretum collinum It has the synonym Combretum hypopilinum Diels (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (7877)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1802)
· Museum Senckenbergianum (1837)
· Flora of the British India (1887)
· Linnaea (1863)
· J. Assoc. Physicians India (2007)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Odugu, for example health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusOḍugu (ಒಡುಗು):—[verb] (dial.) to remove from a surface with or as if with a broom; to sweep.
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Oḍugu (ಒಡುಗು):—[noun] a heap of sand deposited by a flood.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Oduguli.
Ends with: Calakotuku, Cotuku, Godugu, Modugu, Motuku, Mulu modugu, Mulumodugu, Potuku, Pulithodugu.
Full-text: Kattutuku.
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