Thondi: 2 definitions
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Thondi 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsThondi in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Bischofia javanica Blume from the Phyllanthaceae (Amla) family having the following synonyms: Bischofia trifoliata. For the possible medicinal usage of thondi, 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) Thondi in India is the name of a plant defined with Bischofia javanica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bischofi a trifoliata (Roxburgh) Hooker (among others).
2) Thondi is also identified with Sterculia guttata It has the synonym Sterculia gutata Roxb. (etc.).
3) Thondi is also identified with Sterculia urens It has the synonym Kavalama urens (Roxb.) Raf. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1984)
· Fitoterapia (2001)
· Pharmacologyonline
· Hooker’s Icones Plantarum (1851)
· Edinburgh New Philosophical Journal (1833)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Thondi, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, 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: Thondiarpet, Tonticci, Tontikkattai, Tontiran, Tontivaram, Tontiyor.
Ends with: Ammanattonti, Anathondi, Kakkathondi, Mantonti, Marithondi, Theethondi, Vallithondi.
Full-text: Tontacci, Tonticci, Tontikkattai, Mantonti, Tontiyor, Pi, Varu.
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