Ponnamu: 1 definition
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Ponnamu 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Ponnamu in India is the name of a plant defined with Pongamia pinnata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Robinia mitis L. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Botanical Magazine, or ‘Flower-Garden Displayed’ (Tokyo) (1942)
· Interpretation of Rumphius’s Herbarium Amboinense (1917)
· Flore Forestière de la Cochinchine (1899)
· Systema Naturae, ed. 13
· Flora of Bilaspur District, Madhya Pradesh (1989)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ponnamu, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
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