Uyyakkontan, Uyyakkoṇṭāṉ: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Uyyakkontan means something in biology, Tamil. 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 DrugsUyyakkontan [உய்யக்கொண்டான்] in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Jasminum coarctatum Roxb. from the Oleaceae (Jasmine) family having the following synonyms: Jasminum coarctatum var. coarctatum, Jasminum rigidum, Jasminum reticulatum. For the possible medicinal usage of uyyakkontan, 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) Uyyakkontan in India is the name of a plant defined with Jasminum coarctatum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Jasminum latifolium Buch.-Ham. ex Wall., nom. nud. (among others).
2) Uyyakkontan is also identified with Psidium guajava It has the synonym Syzygium ellipticum K. Schum. & Lauterb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Interpret. Rumph. Herb. Amb. (1917)
· Systema Naturae, ed. 10
· Numer. List (3587)
· Selbyana (1978)
· Mus. Bot. (1850)
· Field Museum of Natural History, Botanical Series (1958)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Uyyakkontan, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, 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
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconUyyakkoṇṭāṉ (உய்யக்கொண்டான்) [uyya-koṇṭāṉ] noun < உய்¹- [uy¹-] +. Saviour; உஜ்ஜீவிக்கச்செய்தவன். [ujjivikkacheythavan.]
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Uyyakkoṇṭāṉ (உய்யக்கொண்டான்) noun
1. White bracted jasmine. See எருமைமுல்லை. (வைத்திய மூலிகை) [erumaimullai. (vaithiya muligai)]
2. Guava. See கொய்யா. (வைத்திய மூலிகை) [koyya. (vaithiya muligai)]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
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Full-text: Uyyakkondan, Vitaiyatikari.
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Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Solapuram < [Chapter II - Temples of Rajaraja I’s Time]
Temples in Tiru-nallar (Tiru-nallaru) < [Chapter IV - Temples of Rajendra I’s Time]
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Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Uyyakkondan-Tirumalai (10th year) < [Chapter X - Historical Survey]
Temples in Uyyakkondan (Tirumalai) < [Chapter II - Temples of Parantaka I’s Time]
Introduction < [Chapter VII - Uttama Chola, Madhurantaka]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tirukkadaiyur < [Chapter II - Temples of Kulottunga I’s Time]
Temples in Ambar-makalam < [Chapter II - Temples of Kulottunga I’s Time]
Temples in and around Madurantakam (by B. Mekala)
Later Cholas (in Chengalpattu) < [Chapter 1 - Historical Backdrop]