Venkantal, Veṅkaṇṭal, Veṇkaṇṭal, Veṇkāntaḷ: 2 definitions
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Venkantal 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsVenkantal [வெண்கண்டல்] in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Avicennia officinalis L. from the Acanthaceae (Acanthus) family having the following synonyms: Avicennia obovata, Avicennia oepata, Racka ovata. For the possible medicinal usage of venkantal, 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) Venkantal in India is the name of a plant defined with Avicennia officinalis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Avicennia tomentosa Schauer, nom. illeg. (among others).
2) Venkantal is also identified with Rhizophora mucronata It has the synonym Mangium candelarium Rumphius (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Mangroves and Salt Marshes (1998)
· Species Plantarum, ed. 3 (1764)
· Prodr. Fl. Penins. Ind. Or. (1834)
· Herbarium Amboinense (1743)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Hortus Malabaricus
If you are looking for specific details regarding Venkantal, for example diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, 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.
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