Poonaivanagi: 1 definition
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Poonaivanagi 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)
1) Poonaivanagi in India is the name of a plant defined with Adiantum lunulatum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Adiantum lunatum Cav. (among others).
2) Poonaivanagi is also identified with Adiantum philippense It has the synonym Adiantum arcuatum Sw. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1768)
· Contributions from the United States National Herbarium (1974)
· Journal of Japanese Botany (1996)
· Species Plantarum
· Nat. Hist. (1783)
· Newslett. Int. Organ. Pl. Biosyst. (Oslo) (1998)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Poonaivanagi, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, 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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