Katarai, Kaṭārai, Kātaṟai: 1 definition
Introduction:
Katarai 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) Katarai in Philippines is the name of a plant defined with Blumea pubigera in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Conyza pubigera L..
2) Katarai is also identified with Blumea riparia It has the synonym Conyza semivestita Wall. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles (1828)
· Index Kewensis (1895)
· Taxon (1977)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1995)
· Philippine Journal of Science (1919)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (1820)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Katarai, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, 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: Kataraija, Kataraikutarai.
Ends with: Ekatarai.
Full-text: Kataraikutarai.
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