Pucani, Pūcaṇi, Pūcaṉi: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Pucani 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 DrugsPucani [பூசனி] in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Cucurbita moschata Duchesne from the Cucurbitaceae (Pumpkin) family having the following synonyms: Cucurbita macrocarpa, Pepo moschata, Cucurbita meloniformis. For the possible medicinal usage of pucani, 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)Pucani in India is the name of a plant defined with Benincasa hispida in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cucurbita hispida Thunberg (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2001)
· Indian Journal of Pharmacology (2002)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Flora Japonica (1784)
· Monographiae Phanerogamarum (1881)
· Nova Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Upsal. (1783)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Pucani, for example side effects, extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Pucani-kay-kottumani, Pucanik kay.
Ends with: Camparpucani, Carkkarai-p-pucani, Cempucani, Cimai-p-pucani, Cimaippucani, Kaliyanap pucani, Kaliyanappucani, Kalyana pucani, Kotai-p-pucani, Kotaippucani, Mattuppucani, Nallapucani, Nantippucani, Nila-p-pucani, Nilappucani, Nirruppucani, Perumpucani, Vellaippucani.
Full-text: Kaliyanap pucani, Kalyana pucani, Kotai-p-pucani, Perumpucani, Mattuppucani, Nantippucani, Nallapucani, Nilappucani, Kotaippucani, Camparpucani, Cempucani, Pucani-kay-kottumani, Cimai-p-pucani, Kaliyanappucani, Carkkarai-p-pucani, Cimaippucani, Nila-p-pucani.
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