Kanthal: 1 definition
Introduction:
Kanthal 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kanthal in India is the name of a plant defined with Artocarpus heterophyllus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Artocarpus integrifolius L.f. (among others).
2) Kanthal is also identified with Artocarpus integrifolius It has the synonym Artocarpus integrifolia L.f..
3) Kanthal is also identified with Bentinckia condapanna It has the synonym Bentickia coddapanna Berry.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (Lamarck) (1789)
· Flora of the Presidency of Madras
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ ed. 1832 (1832)
· Supplementum Plantarum Systematis Vegetabilium Editionis Decimae Tertiae (1782)
· Interpr. Rumphius Herbarium Amboinenese (1917)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1996)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kanthal, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, 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: Kamtali, Kantalam, Kantalikam, Kantalkulam, Kanthala, Kanthalagna, Kanthalakshana, Kanthalata, Kanthali, Kanthali champa, Kanthali-tharava, Kanthalichampa, Kanthalin, Kanthalla, Kanthalu, Kanthalya.
Ends with: Cenkantal, Kankantal, Karikkantal, Karunkantal, Kurutikkantal, Olaikkantal, Vayirrukkantal.
Full-text: Kantalkulam, Centonri, Kaiyel, Curumpu, Naviyam, Katay, Tonri, Irumputu, Tutuppu, Irumpu, Cutar, Muli, Neri, Kati.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Kanthal; (plurals include: Kanthals). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tiruvācakam Part I (by Māṇikkavācakar)
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 6 - The origin and activities of Alakṣmī < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]