Perikam, Pērīkam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Perikam 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)1) Perikam in India is the name of a plant defined with Acalypha hispida in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ricinocarpus hispidus (Burm. f.) Kuntze (among others).
2) Perikam is also identified with Cissampelos pareira It has the synonym Chondrodendron tomentocarpum (Rusby) Moldenke (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Amaltheum botanicum (1705)
· Bijdragen tot de flora van Nederlandsch Indië (1826)
· Flora Brasiliensis (1825)
· Phytotherapy Research (2000)
· Species Plantarum. (1805)
· Gardener’s chronicle (1896)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Perikam, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, side effects, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconPērīkam (பேரீகம்) noun
1. Indian pareira; வட்டத்திருப்பி. (வைத்திய மலையகராதி) [vattathiruppi. (vaithiya malaiyagarathi)]
2. Square-stalked vine. See பிரண்டை. ((சங்கத்தகராதி) தமிழ்சொல்லகராதி) [pirandai. ((sangathagarathi) thamizhsollagarathi)]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Perikamana Illam, Perikamana Illam.
Ends with: Cemperikam, Ilankalipperikam, Kayaperikam, Koraipperikam.
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