Turai-turai: 1 definition
Introduction:
Turai-turai 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)
Turai-turai in Philippines is the name of a plant defined with Cosmos caudatus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cosmea caudata Spreng. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (1820)
· Phytologia (1990)
· The Botany of the Voyage of H.M.S. ~Herald~ (1856)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1826)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Turai-turai, for example extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, 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)
Partial matches: Turai.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Turai-turai; (plurals include: turais). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 227 < [Tamil-Hindi-English, Volume 2]
Page 230 < [Tamil-Hindi-English, Volume 2]
Page 321 < [Tamil-English-Bengali (1 volume)]
108 Tirupathi Anthathi (English translation) (by Sri Varadachari Sadagopan)