Tiloni, Tilōṇi: 3 definitions

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Tiloni 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 Drugs

Tiloni [तिलोनी] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Catharanthus pusillus (Murray) G.Don from the Apocynaceae (Oleander) family having the following synonyms: Lochnera pusilla, Vinca pusilla. For the possible medicinal usage of tiloni, 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) Tiloni in India is the name of a plant defined with Catharanthus pusillus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lochnera pusilla K. Schum. (among others).

2) Tiloni is also identified with Cleome viscosa It has the synonym Polanisia icosandra (L.) Wight & Arn. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2003)
· Phytomedicine (2002)
· Suppl. Meth. (Moench) (1802)
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information Kew (1897)
· Prodromus Florae Peninsulae Indiae Orientalis (1834)
· Indian Journal of Medical Research (1978)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Tiloni, for example chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, have a look at these references.

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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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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Tilōṇi (ತಿಲೋಣಿ):—[noun] the strong smelling annual herb Gynandropsis pentaphylla of Capparidaceae family.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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