Pasalai: 1 definition
Introduction:
Pasalai 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Pasalai in India is the name of a plant defined with Carica papaya in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Vasconcellea peltata (Hook. & Arn.) A. DC. (among others).
2) Pasalai is also identified with Portulaca quadrifida It has the synonym Illecebrum verticillatum Burm. f. (etc.).
3) Pasalai is also identified with Spinacia oleracea It has the synonym Atriplex griffithii var. stocksii (Boiss.) Boiss. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Methodus (Moench) (1794)
· Verhandelingen van het bataviaasch genootschap van kunsten en wetenschappen (1790)
· Taxon (1987)
· Flore des Antilles (1824)
· Journal of the College of Science, Imperial University of Tokyo (1911)
· Supplementum Plantarum (1781)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Pasalai, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, 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: Pacalaikkal, Pacalaikkatai, Pacalaiman, Pacalaimaram, Pasalai keerai, Pasalai-keerai, Pasalai-kirai, Pasalaikeerai.
Ends with: Cirpacalai, Cirupacalai, Civappukkotippacalai, Civappuppacalai, Kolippacalai, Kotippacalai, Kottuppacalai, Kuttuppacalai, Opasalai, Perumpacalai, Peyppacalai, Pupacalai, Putuppacalai, Valukkaippacalai, Vellaippacalai.
Full-text (+3): Pasalai keerai, Payili, Pacalaikkatai, Aloki, Cirupacalai, Koy-pacirikirai, Pacalaimaram, Cirri, Pasalai-keerai, Porpitir, Pasalai-kirai, Peyppacalai, Pikkai, Nerical, Payali, Vacalai, Maayol, Pacali, Tinti, Piram.
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