Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Peddamanu in the Telugu language is the name of a plant identified with Ailanthus excelsa from the Simaroubaceae (Quassia) family. For the possible medicinal usage of peddamanu, 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.

Peddamanu in the Telugu language is the name of a plant identified with Ailanthus triphysa (Dennst.) Alston from the Simaroubaceae (Quassia) family having the following synonyms: Ailanthus malabarica, Pongelion malabaricum.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Peddamanu in India is the name of a plant defined with Ailanthus excelsa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pongelion wightii van Tiegh. (among others).

2) Peddamanu is also identified with Ailanthus triphysa It has the synonym Adenanthera triphysa Dennst., Fabaceae (etc.).

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

· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1795)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1825)
· Schlüssel Hortus indicus malabaricus (1818)
· A Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon (1931)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Peddamanu, for example health benefits, extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, have a look at these references.

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