Otam, Ōṭam, Ōtam: 1 definition
Introduction:
Otam 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)Otam in India is the name of a plant defined with Acacia catechu in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mimosa catechu L.f. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· London Journal of Botany (1842)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1996)
· Flora of Taiwan (1993)
· Species Plantarum.
· Plant-Book
· Supplementum Plantarum (1782)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Otam, for example side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Otamadika, Otamadike, Otamar, Otamgol, Otamiranku.
Ends with (+74): Acamotam, Aciyapotam, Acotam, Akkurotam, Akotam, Akpotam, Akshotam, Anatipotam, Ankotam, Anmapotam, Annapotam, Anushrotam, Anusotam, Arakotam, Arkotam, Arpotam, Atmappirapotam, Avarotam, Avirotam, Ayotam.
Full-text: Otamiranku, Otiyavotam, Kutirai-mukaotam, Palliyotam, Yanai-mukaotam, Cinka-mukaotam.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Otam, Ōṭam, Ōtam; (plurals include: Otams, Ōṭams, Ōtams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 65 (a) - Thiruvottriyur or Tiruvorriyur or Tiruvottiyur (Hymn 91) < [Volume 3.5 - Pilgrim’s progress: to the North]
Mandukya Upanishad (Madhva commentary) (by Srisa Chandra Vasu)
Mantra 1.1 < [Chapter 1 - First Khanda]
Chandogya Upanishad (Madhva commentary) (by Srisa Chandra Vasu)