Parmikalla: 2 definitions

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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Parmikalla in the Bengali language is the name of a plant identified with Ottelia alismoides (L.) Pers. from the Hydrocharitaceae (Tape Grass) family having the following synonyms: Stratiotes alismoides, Ottelia indica. For the possible medicinal usage of parmikalla, 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)

Parmikalla in India is the name of a plant defined with Ottelia alismoides in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Damasonium indicum Willd. (among others).

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

· J. Sci. Med. Jinan Univ. (1982)
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1907)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1993)
· Castanea (1978)
· Madroño (1980)
· Species Plantarum (1799)

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