Parpatakam, Paṟpaṭakam, Paṟpaṭākam, Paṟpāṭakam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Parpatakam 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 DrugsParpatakam in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Fumaria indica (Hausskn.) Pugsley from the Fumariaceae (Fumitory) family having the following synonyms: Fumaria parviflora var. indica, Fumaria vaillantii var. indica. For the possible medicinal usage of parpatakam, 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.
Parpatakam in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Scleromitrion diffusum (Willd.) R.J.Wang from the Rubiaceae (Coffee) family having the following synonyms: Hedyotis diffusa, Oldenlandia diffusa, Oldenlandia pauciflora.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Parpatakam in India is the name of a plant defined with Mollugo cerviana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pharnaceum cervianum L. (among others).
2) Parpatakam is also identified with Oldenlandia corymbosa It has the synonym Gerontogea herbacea (DC.) Cham. & Schltdl. (etc.).
3) Parpatakam is also identified with Oldenlandia herbacea It has the synonym Hedyotis micrantha Hochst. ex Hiern (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1824)
· Nov. Plantarum Americae (1703)
· Hortus Kew. (1789)
· Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal (1877)
· Journal of the Indian Botanical Society (1954)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Parpatakam, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, 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: Parpatakamu.
Full-text: Carva-caramulikai.
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The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CXCVIII - Various medicinal compounds disclosed by Hari to Hara < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Chapter CXCIV - Medical treatments of Sinus etc < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
A Light was Lit < [August 1948]