Ponnaviram: 2 definitions
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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsPonnaviram [പൊന്നാവീരം] in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Senna hirsuta (L.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby from the Caesalpiniaceae (Gulmohar) family having the following synonyms: Cassia hirsuta, Senna hirsuta var. hirsuta, Cassia tomentosa. For the possible medicinal usage of ponnaviram, 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) Ponnaviram in India is the name of a plant defined with Senna auriculata 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 densistipulata Taub. (among others).
2) Ponnaviram is also identified with Senna occidentalis It has the synonym Cassia caroliniana Walter (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Denkschriften der Koeniglich-Baierischen Botanischen Gesellschaft in Regensburg (1822)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Flora Caroliniana (1788)
· Handbuch zur Erkennung der nutzbarsten und am häufigsten vorkommenden Gewächse (1831)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ponnaviram, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.
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