Kalakkay, Kaḷākkāy: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kalakkay 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) Kalakkay in India is the name of a plant defined with Carissa carandas in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Echites spinosus Burm.f. (among others).
2) Kalakkay is also identified with Carissa spinarum It has the synonym Strychnos pungens Gagnep. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· The Flora Sylvatica for Southern India (1872)
· Kongel. Danske Vidensk. Selsk. Naturvidensk. Math. Afh. (1828)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1995)
· Indian J. Med. Res. (1963)
· Die Natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien (1895)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kalakkay, for example side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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 LexiconKaḷākkāy (களாக்காய்) [kaḷā-kāy] noun < களா [kala] +. A circular piece of gold or silver in the shape of a carissa fruit attached to the necklace or tāli worn by women; களாக்காயுருவாகச்செய்யும் ஒருவகைக் கழுத்தணி. [kalakkayuruvagacheyyum oruvagaig kazhuthani.] Local usage
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)
Ends with: Alakkalakkay.
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