Putanacanam, Pūtanācaṉam: 1 definition
Introduction:
Putanacanam 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) Putanacanam in India is the name of a plant defined with Semecarpus anacardium in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Semecarpus latifolia Pers. (among others).
2) Putanacanam is also identified with Shorea assamica It has the synonym Shorea assamica subsp. yingjiangensis Y.K. Yang & J.K. Wu (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (1981)
· Taxon (1980)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Chem. Biol. Interact. (2007)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Suppl. (1782)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Putanacanam, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, 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.
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