Thumba, Thumbā: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Thumba 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 DrugsThumba [തുമ്ബാ] in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Leucas lavandulifolia Sm. from the Lamiaceae (Mint) family having the following synonyms: Leucas linifolia, Leucas malabarica. For the possible medicinal usage of thumba, 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) Thumba in India is the name of a plant defined with Leucas aspera in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Phlomis pluckenetii Roth (among others).
2) Thumba is also identified with Leucas lavandulifolia It has the synonym Phlomis linifolia Roth (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Hortus Kew., ed. 2 (1811)
· Novae Plantarum Species (1821)
· Taxon (1982)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Rev. Hortus Malab. (1839)
· Fl. Tamil Nadu, India (1987)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Thumba, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryThumbā (थुम्बा):—n. → थुमा [thumā]
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Thumbai, Thumbaipoo, Thumbari, Tumpa, Tumpai, Tumpaimalai, Tumpaittinai, Tumpaiyan, Tumpaka, Tumpakar, Tumpala, Tumpalai, Tumpalainam, Tumpalamaniyam, Tumpamatai, Tumparam, Tumparastakam, Tumpataici.
Ends with: Getthumba, Kaaka thumba, Karunthumba, Kutthumba, Nagathumba, Tumpa, Valiyathumba, Yakathumba, Yaksthumba.
Full-text: Kaaka thumba, Tumpai, Tumpi.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Thumba, Thumbā; (plurals include: Thumbas, Thumbās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Folkloric plant remedies for rheumatism < [Volume 18 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1999]
Tribals of Thrissur, Kerala: folkloric insect sting remedies. < [Volume 14 (issue 1-2), Jul-Dec 1994]
An ethnobotanical survey of naduvil panchayat in kannur district kerala < [Volume 18 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1999]
Nuclear Option: The Indian Dilemma < [July 1967]
Nuclear Option: The Indian Dilemma < [July 1967]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Antidepressant and anxiolytic effects of Tephrosia pumila extract < [2017: Volume 6, September issue 10]