Pavalakkurinji: 2 definitions

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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Pavalakkurinji [பவலக்குரிந்ஜி] in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Lagerstroemia indica L. from the Lythraceae (Crape Myrtle) family having the following synonyms: Lagerstroemia indica var. alba, Lagerstroemia elegans, Lagerstroemia minor. For the possible medicinal usage of pavalakkurinji, 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)

Pavalakkurinji in India is the name of a plant defined with Lagerstroemia indica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lagerstroemia chinensis Lam. (among others).

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

· Flora Nicaragüense (1909)
· Interpr. Herb. Amboin. (1917)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Systema Naturae
· Genera Plantarum (1789)
· Species Plantarum (1753)

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