Okkam, Ōkkam: 1 definition

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

1) Okkam in India is the name of a plant defined with Carum copticum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Carum copticum (L.) Sprague ex Turrill (among others).

2) Okkam is also identified with Trachyspermum roxburghianum It has the synonym Ptychotis involucrata (Roxb.) Lindl. (etc.).

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

· Enumeratio Plantarum Horti Regii Berolinensis Altera (1821)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007)
· Phytotherapy Research
· World Applied Sciences Journal (2008)
· Phytotherapy Research (2004)
· Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies (2009)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Okkam, for example health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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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