Ponnampu, Poṉṉāmpū: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Ponnampu 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsPonnampu in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Myristica malabarica Lam. from the Myristicaceae (Nutmeg) family. For the possible medicinal usage of ponnampu, 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) Ponnampu in India is the name of a plant defined with Senna occidentalis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cassia ciliata Raf. (among others).
2) Ponnampu is also identified with Senna sophera It has the synonym Cassia patula Aiton (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· FBI (1878)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1986)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1995)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1987)
· Phytochemistry (1998)
· Sylva Telluriana (1838)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ponnampu, for example extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, 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 LexiconPoṉṉāmpū (பொன்னாம்பூ) [poṉ-ām-pū] noun < idem. +. See பொன்னாவிரை. (வைத்திய மலையகராதி) [ponnavirai. (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)
Partial matches: Ponam, Pu, Pon, Am, Ampu, Pom.
Starts with: Ponnampu-maravara.
Full-text: Ponnampu-maravara.
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