Punnai, Puṉṉai: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Punnai 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 DrugsPunnai [புன்னை] in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Calophyllum inophyllum L. from the Clusiaceae (Garcinia) family. For the possible medicinal usage of punnai, 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) Punnai in India is the name of a plant defined with Calophyllum apetalum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Calophyllum decipiens Wight.
2) Punnai is also identified with Calophyllum inophyllum It has the synonym Balsamaria inophyllum (L.) Loureiro (etc.).
3) Punnai is also identified with Calophyllum polyanthum It has the synonym Calophyllum smilesianum Craib (etc.).
4) Punnai is also identified with Dillenia pentagyna It has the synonym Dillenia hainanensis Merrill.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Descr. Guttif. Inde. (1849)
· Journal of the Arnold Arboretum (1980)
· Lingnan Science Journal (1934)
· Mag. Neuesten Entdeck. Gesammten Naturk. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin (1811)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1980)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Punnai, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, extract dosage, diet and recipes, 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: Punnai vittu, Punnai-kaenney, Punnai-kottaienney, Punnai-vakai, Punnaikkali, Punnaimaram, Punnaivanam, Punnaivirai, Punnaiyenney.
Ends with: Cirupunnai, Coripunnai, Curapunnai, Elilaippunnai, Kattu punnai, Kattuppunnai, Kodeipunnai, Muvilai-p-punnai, Muvilaippunnai, Pattippunnai, Pattipunnai.
Full-text (+5): Punnaiyenney, Punnai-kaenney, Punnaivanam, Punnai vittu, Coripunnai, Kattu punnai, Punnai-kottaienney, Cirupunnai, Tamalai, Patumakecaram, Nameru, Cutumaruntu, Nayttekku, Pitataru, Viranakari, Oramvai, Curapunnai, Punnai-vakai, Muvilai-p-punnai, Punnakam.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Punnai, Puṉṉai; (plurals include: Punnais, Puṉṉais). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 5.9.2 < [Section 9 - Ninth Tiruvaymoli (Man ey nokku)]
Pasuram 6.1.8 < [Section 1 - First Tiruvaymoli (Vaikal pun kalivay)]
Pasuram 6.1.6 < [Section 1 - First Tiruvaymoli (Vaikal pun kalivay)]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 65 (a) - Thiruvottriyur or Tiruvorriyur or Tiruvottiyur (Hymn 91) < [Volume 3.5 - Pilgrim’s progress: to the North]
Chapter 51 - Thiruneedur or Tirunitur (Hymn 56) < [Volume 3.4 - Pilgrim’s progress: with Paravai]
Chapter 60 - Thirukachi Anegathangavatham or Tirukkacci Anekatankavatam (Hymn 10) < [Volume 3.5 - Pilgrim’s progress: to the North]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Appakkam < [Chapter X - Temples of Rajadhjraja II’s Time]
Sivaprakasam (Study in Bondage and Liberation) (by N. Veerappan)
Dasha Karya and Guru < [Chapter 7 - Liberation]
Tiruvācakam Part I (by Māṇikkavācakar)
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
The cultural life of the Pre-Pallava Period < [Chapter 4 - Material Culture of the People]