Parakam, Parākam, Pārakam, Pārākam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Parakam 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 DrugsParakam [പാറകം] in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Ficus hispida L. fil. from the Moraceae (Mulberry) family having the following synonyms: Ficus oppositifolia, Ficus compressa, Covellia hispida. For the possible medicinal usage of parakam, 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.
Parakam in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Streblus asper Lour. from the Moraceae (Mulberry) family.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Parakam in India is the name of a plant defined with Ocimum americanum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ocimum canum var. integrifolium Engl. (among others).
2) Parakam in Malaysia is also identified with Ficus hispida It has the synonym Ficus sambucixylon H. Léveillé (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1911)
· Flora of West Tropical Africa (1931)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Centuria I. Plantarum (1755)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Journal of the Arnold Arboretum (1942)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Parakam, for example health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, 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: Parakama, Parakamam, Parakaman, Parakamini, Parakamma, Parakampa.
Ends with: Kanakapushparakam, Putparakam, Suryoparakam, Uparakam, Utumparakam.
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Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
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The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
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