Nakanam, Nākaṇam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Nakanam 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) Nakanam in India is the name of a plant defined with Cardiospermum halicacabum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cardiospermum molle Kunth (among others).
2) Nakanam is also identified with Croton tiglium It has the synonym Oxydectes blancoana Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Ethnobotany (2007)
· FBI (1887)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Boletim da Sociedade Broteriana (1989)
· Flora Brasiliensis (1897)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Nakanam, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconNākaṇam (நாகணம்) noun perhaps from nāga-gandhā. An aromatic substance; நறும்பண்ட வகை. [narumbanda vagai.] (தைலவருக்கச்சுருக்கம் தைல. [thailavarukkachurukkam thaila.] 43, உரை. [urai.])
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Nākaṇam (நாகணம்) noun cf. nāginī. Purging croton. See நேர்வாளம். [nervalam.]
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: Iyamanakanam, Pinnakanam, Vinakanam.
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