Periyavatti, Periyavātti: 1 definition
Introduction:
Periyavatti 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) Periyavatti in India is the name of a plant defined with Bauhinia purpurea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bauhinia violacea Corner (among others).
2) Periyavatti is also identified with Bauhinia variegata It has the synonym Bauhinia alba hort. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Annales Botanices Systematicae (1852)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique. Botanique (1811)
· Flora (1842)
· Yakugaku Zasshi
· Memoirs of the New York Botanical Garden (1975)
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (5797)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Periyavatti, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, side effects, 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)
Partial matches: Atti.
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