Ponnakam, Poṉṉākam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Ponnakam 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)
1) Ponnakam in India is the name of a plant defined with Calophyllum inophyllum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Calophyllum inophyllum Lam. (among others).
2) Ponnakam is also identified with Zanthoxylum nitidum It has the synonym Fagara torva (F. Muell.) Engl. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Organic Chemistry (5025)
· Flora Hainanica (1974)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Mag. Neuesten Entdeck. Gesammten Naturk. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin (1811)
· Systema Naturae (1759)
· Isis (1828)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ponnakam, for example extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, pregnancy safety, 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
Poṉṉākam (பொன்னாகம்) [poṉ-ākam] noun < idem. +. cf. பொன்னுடம்பு. [ponnudambu.] Pudendum muliebre; பெண்குறி. ((சங்கத்தகராதி) தமிழ்சொல்லகராதி) [penkuri. ((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)
Full-text: Pee-tsjerou-ponnagam, Pi-tsjerou-ponnagam.
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