Kattukkodi: 1 definition
Introduction:
Kattukkodi 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)
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kattukkodi in India is the name of a plant defined with Cocculus hirsutus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Menispermum villosum Lam. (among others).
2) Kattukkodi is also identified with Embelia ribes It has the synonym Samara ribes (N.L. Burman) Kurz (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Contrib. Bot. (1867)
· Das Pflanzenreich (1910)
· amaltheum botanicum (1705)
· Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal.
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Mantissa Plantarum (1771)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kattukkodi, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kattu-kotimuntirikai.
Full-text: Apputtiratti.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Kattukkodi; (plurals include: Kattukkodis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
43. Cocculus villosus, DC. < [Menispermaceae (moonseed family)]
Medico 鈥� botanical survey of plans in kanjamalai hills of salem, tamil nadu < [Volume 14 (issue 1-2), Jul-Dec 1994]
MEDICINAL PLANT WEALTH OF ANDHRA PRADESH 鈥� Part II < [Volume 7 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 1987]