Poont: 2 definitions
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Poont 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsPoont in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Rubia manjith Roxb. ex Fleming from the Rubiaceae (Coffee) family having the following synonyms: Rubia munjista, Rubia cordifolia var. munjista, Rubia cordifolia var. khasiana. For the possible medicinal usage of poont, 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) Poont in India is the name of a plant defined with Rubia cordifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Galium cordifolium (L.) Kuntze (among others).
2) Poont is also identified with Rubia manjith It has the synonym Rubia munjista Roxb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Botanical Magazine, or ‘Flower-Garden Displayed’ (1907)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1898)
· Folia Geobotanica et Phytotaxonomica (1995)
· Plant Systematics and Evolution (1986)
· Glimpses in Plant Research (1988)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Poont, for example side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Poonthazham pazham, Poonthottam, Poonthottam, Pu-tottakaruppu, Puntai, Puntalai, Puntattam, Puntattu, Puntatu, Puntavicu, Punter, Punti, Puntilattu, Puntukal, Puntukil, Puntulir, Puntunar, Puttotu.
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