Samalu: 1 definition
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Samalu means something in biology. 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) Samalu in India is the name of a plant defined with Panicum sumatrense in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Panicum psilopodium var. coloratum Hook.f. (among others).
2) Samalu is also identified with Vitex negundo It has the synonym Vitex negundo f. laxipaniculata Pei (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Blumea (1996)
· Cytologia (1990)
· Grasses of Ceylon (1956)
· The Flora of British India (1896)
· Enumeratio Plantarum Horti Botanici Berolinensis, …
· Symb. Sin. (1936)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Samalu, for example extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, 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: Camalukam, Samalud.
Ends with: Pani-samalu, Panisamalu.
Full-text: Pani-samalu.
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