Pachilai: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Pachilai 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 DrugsPachilai in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Garcinia xanthochymus Hook.f. ex T.Anderson from the Clusiaceae (Garcinia) family having the following synonyms: Garcinia pictoria, Garcinia tinctoria. For the possible medicinal usage of pachilai, 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) Pachilai in India is the name of a plant defined with Garcinia xanthochymus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Garcinia pictoria Buch.-Ham. (among others).
2) Pachilai is also identified with Ocimum basilicum It has the synonym Plectranthus barrelieri (Roth) Spreng. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1917)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1825)
· Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences (1985)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1980)
· Methodus (Moench) (1794)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Pachilai, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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: Paccilai, Paccilaippampu, Paccilaippattu, Paccilaiyonan, Pacilai.
Ends with: Muriyan pachilai, Paccilai, Pacilai, Tiruneetruppachilai, Vicappaccilai.
Full-text: Muriyan pachilai, Mattilai, Malaippuli, Nir-katumputol, Cancivimulikai, Ulakuyyakkottan, Pacumpiti, Paccilaippattu, Tamalam, Mekanatam, Tannatai, Omalikai, Talai, Ilai.
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