Cemmai: 1 definition
Introduction:
Cemmai 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)Cemmai in India is the name of a plant defined with Senna auriculata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cassia densistipulata Taub. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Indica (1832)
· Pharmaceutical Biology (2002)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2541)
· Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas (1895)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Cemmai, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, 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: Cemmaikattu, Cemmaikkal.
Ends with: Ur-karcemmai.
Full-text: Cemmaikkal, Ur-karcemmai, Cemmaikattu.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Cemmai; (plurals include: Cemmais). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 23 - Thirumazhapadi or Tiru-Malapati (Hymn 94) < [Volume 3.3 - Pilgrim’s progress: to Chola (later?)]
Chapter 1.4 - Rishabharudha-murti (depiction of the Brahmani bull) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 6.3.5 < [Section 3 - Third Tiruvaymoli (Nalkuravum, Celvum)]