Ponkoranti: 2 definitions
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Ponkoranti means something in biology. 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 DrugsPonkoranti [பொங்கொரந்தி] in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Salacia oblonga Wall. from the Celastraceae (Spike-thorn) family having the following synonyms: Comocladia serrata. For the possible medicinal usage of ponkoranti, 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)1) Ponkoranti in India is the name of a plant defined with Salacia oblonga in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Salacia oblonga Wall. ex Wight & Arn..
2) Ponkoranti is also identified with Salacia reticulata.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bioorg. Med. Chem.
· Pharmaceutical Biology (2000)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2002)
· Pharmaceutical Biology (2005)
· Indian J. Physiol. Pharmacol. (1999)
· J. Nutr. (1819)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ponkoranti, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, 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.
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Role of Salacia Reticulata in managing Type II Diabetes < [Volume 29 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 2009]
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