Manattakkali, Maṇattakkāḷi: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Manattakkali 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)
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Manattakkali in India is the name of a plant defined with Euphorbia neriifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Tithymalus edulis (Lour.) H. Karst. (among others).
2) Manattakkali is also identified with Solanum nigrum It has the synonym Solanum nigrum Leschen. ex Dunal (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Opera Botanica (1993)
· Cytologia (1997)
· Cytologia (1985)
· Journal of Palynology (1980)
· FBI (1887)
· Illustrations of the Botany of the Himalayan Mountains (1833)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Manattakkali, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconMaṇattakkāḷi (மணத்தக்காள�) [ṇa-ٲḷi] noun < மணம் [manam] +. Black nightshade, small shrub, Solanum nigrum; செடிவக�. [sedivagai.] (பதார்த்தகு� சிந்தாமணிமேகல [patharthaguna sindamani] 690.)
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)
Partial matches: Takkali, Mana.
Full-text: Cem-manatakkali, Cimai-manatakkali, Karu-manatakkali, Manithakkali, Manikkali, Cirutakkali.
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Preliminary survey of wild edibles of kolli hills of salem < [Volume 11 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1992]
Less known edible fruit � yielding plants of nilgiris < [Volume 12 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1993]
Vegetable Drugs in Basavarajeeyam < [Volume 20 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 2001]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Kayakalpam (rejuvenative medicines) < [2022: Volume 11, October special issue 14]
Survey of medicinal plants in Thiruengoimalai Hills, Tamil Nadu < [2015: Volume 4, August issue 8]
Investigation of ethno-botanical pharmaceuticals in Eastern Ghats tribes. < [2015: Volume 4, September issue 9]