Puliccai, Puḷiccai: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Puliccai 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Puliccai in India is the name of a plant defined with Hibiscus cannabinus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Abelmoschus verrucosus (Guill. & Perr.) Walp. (among others).
2) Puliccai is also identified with Hibiscus sabdariffa It has the synonym Sabdariffa digitata Kostel. (etc.).
3) Puliccai is also identified with Schleichera oleosa It has the synonym Cussambium oleosum O. Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Cytologia (1982)
· Acta Botanica Austro Sinica (1989)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1991)
· Economic Botany (1964)
· Further Correspondence Respecting Disturbances, in the Native Territories adjacent to Sierra Leone. (1886)
· Allgemeine MedizinischPharmazeutische Flora (1857)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Puliccai, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconPuḷiccai (புளிச்சை) noun < idem. [K. pilici.]
1. Indian brown hemp, medium shrub, Hibiscus cannabinus; செடிவகை. [sedivagai.] (L.)
2. Roselle. See செம்புளிச்சை [sembulichai],
2. 3. Lac tree. See கும்பாதிரி¹. [kumbathiri¹.]
4. See புளிச்செவ்வந்தி. [pulichevvanthi.]
5. Rheum, secretion from the eyes; பீளை. [pilai.]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Puliccaikkan, Puliccaikkirai.
Ends with: Cakkirapuliccai, Canappuppuliccai, Cempuliccai, Cimaippuliccai, Kanpuliccai, Kattuppuliccai, Malai-p-puliccai, Malaippuliccai, Mampuliccai, Mutpuliccai.
Full-text (+3): Puliccaikkirai, Puliccaikkan, Canappuppuliccai, Puliccankirai, Piliccai, Pulichai-keera, Pulimaricai, Pulichai keerai, Kanpuliccai, Malaippuliccai, Puliccarkan, Pulippukkirai, Pulimanci, Kattuppuliccai, Mutpuliccai, Pulichai, Puliccanar, Malai-p-puliccai, Kanpilai, Cempuliccai.
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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Pharmacognostic account and phytochemical studies of hibiscus sabdariffa linn < [2018: Volume 7, July special issue 14]