Tamanu: 1 definition
Introduction:
Tamanu 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)Tamanu in Pacific is the name of a plant defined with Calophyllum inophyllum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Balsamaria inophyllum (L.) Loureiro (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Isis (1828)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1980)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Mag. Neuesten Entdeck. Gesammten Naturk. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin (1811)
· Encycl. (Lamarck) (1785)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Tamanu, for example side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Tamanuda.
Ends with: Metamanu, Raivatamanu, Vaivaccutamanu, Vaivasvatamanu.
Full-text: Spand.
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Sanskrit sources of Kerala history (by Suma Parappattoli)
3. Mushakavamsa (or Mushika-vamsa) by Atula < [Chapter 3 - Historical Details from Mahakavyas]