Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Vellaikungiliyam [வெள்ளைக்குங்கிலியம்] in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Bombax insigne Wall. from the Malvaceae (Mallow) family having the following synonyms: Salmalia insignis . For the possible medicinal usage of vellaikungiliyam, 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) Vellaikungiliyam 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 thurifera Colebr. (among others).

2) Vellaikungiliyam is also identified with Pachira glabra It has the synonym Bombax glabrum Robyns (etc.).

3) Vellaikungiliyam is also identified with Vateria indica It has the synonym Vateria malabarica Blume (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· The India Journal of Experimental Biology (IJEB)
· Planta Medica (2001)
· Phytochem. Anal. (2001)
· Agents Actions (1988)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Tetrahedron

If you are looking for specific details regarding Vellaikungiliyam, for example chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, have a look at these references.

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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.

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