Valakam, Valākam, Vaḻakam, Vaḷakam, Vaḷākam, Vālakam, Vāḻakam, Vāḷakam: 1 definition
Introduction:
Valakam 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Valakam in India is the name of a plant defined with Boswellia serrata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Boswellia glabra Roxb. (among others).
2) Valakam is also identified with Pavonia odorata It has the synonym Hibiscus oligosandrus Buch-Ham. (etc.).
3) Valakam is also identified with Plectranthus vettiveroides It has the synonym Coleus vettiveroides Jacob (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of the British Ind. (1874)
· Planta Medica (1998)
· Taxon (1980)
· Phytochem. Anal. (2001)
· Phytomedicine (2003)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Valakam, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, 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: Valakambala, Valakambanem.
Ends with: Cikavalakam, Kayavalakam, Kuvalakam, Matavalakam, Matavarvalakam, Pintivalakam, Sugandhavalakam, Tiru-matavalakam, Uvalakam.
Full-text: Valaka, Kayavalakam, Tiru-matavalakam, Matavalakam.
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The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CXCVIII - Various medicinal compounds disclosed by Hari to Hara < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Chapter CXCVI - Therapeutic properties of drugs < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Chapter CCXXVII - Different names of the Ayurvedic Drugs < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Similarities Between Bhavai And Folk Art Forms < [April – June, 1999]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)