Vengai: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Vengai means something in biology. 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 DrugsVengai in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Pterocarpus bilobus, Lingoum marsupium. For the possible medicinal usage of vengai, 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) Vengai in India is the name of a plant defined with Pterocarpus indicus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lingoum echinatum Kuntze (among others).
2) Vengai is also identified with Pterocarpus marsupium It has the synonym Pterocarpus marsupium var. acuminata Prain (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin du Jardin Botanique de l’État (1954)
· Publications of the Bureau of Science Government Laboratories (1904)
· Prodromus Florae Peninsulae Indiae Orientalis (1834)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Austral. J. Pharm. (1886)
· Taxon (1980)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Vengai, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, 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: Vengai-maram, Vengainadu, Venkai, Venkai-kalampakam, Venkaikkovai, Venkaimantalam, Venkainatu, Venkaiyalankaram, Venkaiyula.
Ends with: Cantanavenkai, Chola vengai, Ciruvenkai, Malaivenkai, Mullu-vengai, Mulluvenkai, Mulvenkai, Narivenkai, Sandanavengai, Utiravenkai, Velvenkai, Venkai.
Full-text (+24): Vengai-maram, Chola vengai, Nemicantana, Tannini, Venkaiyula, Venkaikkovai, Venkaiyalankaram, Carutacam, Peyatanam, Tamicu, Cantanati, Mullu-vengai, Piriyakam, Utiral, Nanmalar, Vitakari, Carvacatakam, Piracaram, Pancuram, Venkai-kalampakam.
Relevant text
Search found 7 books and stories containing Vengai; (plurals include: Vengais). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Medicinal plants exploited commercially in Velliangiri Hills, Tamil Nadu. < [Volume 23 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 2004]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tiruvengaivasal < [Chapter X - Temples of Rajadhjraja II’s Time]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Kavantandalam < [Chapter IV - Temples of Rajendra I’s Time]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Medicinal plants for liver diseases by Malayali tribes in Shevaroy. < [2015: Volume 4, April issue 4]
Pharmacological properties and therapeutic potential of P. marsupium. < [2018: Volume 7, March issue 5]
A review on pterocarpus santalinus linn. < [2015: Volume 4, February issue 2]
Environment and Culture < [July-September, 1928]
Love in Tamil Poetry < [January-February, 1929]
Parama Samhita (English translation) (by Krishnaswami Aiyangar)