Punamurunkai, Puṉamuruṅkai: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Punamurunkai 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) Punamurunkai in India is the name of a plant defined with Butea monosperma in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Rudolphia frondosa (Willd.) Poir. (among others).
2) Punamurunkai is also identified with Chloroxylon faho It has the synonym Swietenia chloroxylon Roxburgh (etc.).
3) Punamurunkai is also identified with Indigofera trita It has the synonym Tephrosia frutescens (Mill.) DC. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Asiatic Researches (1792)
· Encycl. (Lamarck) (1804)
· Adansonia (1961)
· Species Plantarum. (1802)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1996)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Punamurunkai, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconPuṉamuruṅkai (புனமுருங்கை) [puṉa-muruṅkai] noun < idem. +. See புனமுருக்கு. [punamurukku.] (L.)
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)
Partial matches: Murunkai, Puna.
Full-text: Putattunar, Tikkuru, Pulaku, Kantaram.
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