Vanamallikai, Vaṉamallikai: 2 definitions
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Vanamallikai 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) Vanamallikai in India is the name of a plant defined with Jasminum angustifolium 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 angustifolium Wall. (among others).
2) Vanamallikai is also identified with Jasminum auriculatum.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum, ed. 4 (1797)
· Botanical Register (1821)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1981)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1989)
· Cytologia (1992)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Vanamallikai, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, 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 LexiconVaṉamallikai (வனமல்லிகை) [vaṉa-mallikai] noun < vana-mallikā.
1. Wild jasmine. See காட்டுமல்லிகை. (வைத்திய மலையகராதி) [kattumalligai. (vaithiya malaiyagarathi)]
2. Eared jasmine. See ஊசிமல்லிகை [usimalligai],
1. (பிங்கலகண்டு [pingalagandu])
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)
Partial matches: Vana, Mallikai.
Full-text: Vanamalligai.
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