Valuvi, Vaḻuvi: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Valuvi 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) Valuvi in India is the name of a plant defined with Ficus racemosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Covellia glomerata (Roxburgh) Miquel (among others).
2) Valuvi is also identified with Premna tomentosa It has the synonym Premna tomentosa Kurz (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences. Plant Sciences (1988)
· Biotropica (2006)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· London Journal of Botany (1848)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1798)
· Forest Flora of British Burma (1877)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Valuvi, for example side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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 LexiconVaḻuvi (வழுவி) noun Country figuratively See அத்தி¹. ((சங்கத்தகராதி) தமிழ்சொல்லகராதி) [athi¹. ((sangathagarathi) thamizhsollagarathi)]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Valuvittekku.
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