Polam, Pōḻam, Pōḷam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Polam 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) Polam in India is the name of a plant defined with Aloe succotrina in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Aloe perfoliata var. succotrina (Lam.) Aiton (among others).
2) Polam is also identified with Commiphora myrrha It has the synonym Balsamea myrrha (T. Nees) Oken (etc.).
3) Polam is also identified with Elytraria nodosa It has the synonym Justicia acaulis L.f. (etc.).
4) Polam is also identified with Flacourtia indica It has the synonym Flacourtia ramontchi L’Hérit. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Ann. Ist. Bot. Roma (1897)
· Allgemeine Naturgeschichte (1760)
· An Interpretation of Rumphius’s Herbarium Amboinense (1917)
· Rep. Bot. Exch. Cl. Brit. Isles (1916)
· Holistic Nursing Practice (2007)
· Lingnan Science Journal (1930)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Polam, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconPolam (பொலம்) noun < பொன். [pon.]
1. Gold; பொன். பொலம்பூண் வேந்தர் [pon. polambun venthar] (பதிற்றுப்பத்து [pathirruppathu] 64).
2. Beauty, fairness; அழகு. (திவா.) பொலந்தேர்ப் பொறைய [azhagu. (thiva.) polantherp poraiya] (பதிற்றுப்பத்து [pathirruppathu] 84, 6).
3. Jewel; ஆபரணம். (திவா.) [aparanam. (thiva.)]
4. Gold colour; பொன்னிறம். [ponniram.] (W.)
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Polam (பொலம்) noun < பொல்லா-மை. [polla-mai.] Badness, evil; பொல்லாங்கு. [pollangu.] (W.)
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Pōḻam (போழம்) noun probably from போழ்-. [pozh-.] Inconsistent word; மாறுபடுஞ் சொல். போழம் பலபேசி [marupadugn sol. pozham palapesi] (தேவாரம் [thevaram] 1080, 11).
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Pōḷam (போளம்) noun < bōla. Myrrh, aloes, gum-myrrh; வாசனைப்பண்டவகை. [vasanaippandavagai.]
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Pōḷam (போளம்) noun A plant. See நிலக்கடம்பு. (வைத்திய மலையகராதி) [nilakkadambu. (vaithiya malaiyagarathi)]
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: Polamaccu, Polambiga, Polambu, Polambudappu, Polambudoru, Polambugedu, Polambugidisu, Polambugidu, Polamda, Polameccu, Polamgol, Polamitta, Polamku, Polampul, Polamti.
Ends with (+12): Anukapolam, Carukkaraippolam, Civapolam, Intupolam, Irattapolam, Irulapolam, Kacappolam, Kacappuppolam, Kapolam, Kariapolam, Kariya polam, Kariyapolam, Kirusnapolam, Kisnapolam, Kittinapolam, Maippolam, Nalampolam, Nimpolam, Pauttirapolam, Raktapolam.
Full-text: Vellattipolam, Valentirapolam, Vellaippolam, Ratta polam, Kariya polam, Polampul, Valentira polam, Kirusnapolam, Vellaippa-polam, Nalampolam, Irattapolam, Polan, Polankalam, Perukkaru, Polankala, Olir, Iracalam, Tivu.
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