Patarai, Paṭarai, Pataṟai: 1 definition
Introduction:
Patarai 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Patarai in India is the name of a plant defined with Senna auriculata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cassia densistipulata Taub. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Pharmaceutical Biology (2002)
· Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2541)
· Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas (1895)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Flora Indica (1832)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Patarai, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, 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: Pataraicceti.
Ends with: Nata-rupatarai, Pumpatarai.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Patarai, Paṭarai, Pataṟai; (plurals include: Patarais, Paṭarais, Pataṟais). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 10.37.3 < [Sukta 37]
Lord Hayagriva in Sanskrit Literature (by Anindita Adhikari)
Saṃhitā (1): Divine steed in the Ṛgveda < [Chapter 2]