Picinpattai, Piciṉpaṭṭai: 2 definitions

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Picinpattai 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.

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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Picinpattai in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Litsea monopetala (Roxb.) Pers. from the Lauraceae (Laurel) family having the following synonyms: Litsea polyantha, Tetranthera monopetala, Tetranthera alnoides. For the possible medicinal usage of picinpattai, 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)

Picinpattai in India is the name of a plant defined with Litsea glutinosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Litsea sebifera Pers. (among others).

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

· Bijdragen tot de flora van Nederlandsch Indië (1826)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Philippine Journal of Science (1911)
· Synopsis Plantarum (Persoon) (1806)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)

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