Kattavuri, Kāṭṭavuri: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kattavuri 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) Kattavuri in India is the name of a plant defined with Indigofera argentea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Indigofera semitrijuga Forssk. (among others).
2) Kattavuri is also identified with Indigofera articulata It has the synonym Indigofera argentea L..
3) Kattavuri is also identified with Indigofera trita It has the synonym Galega frutescens Mill. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1789)
· Flora Aegyptiaco-Arabica (1775)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (5455)
· Kew Bulletin (1950)
· Mantissa Plantarum (1771)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kattavuri, for example chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, 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 LexiconKāṭṭavuri (காட்டவுரி) noun < idem. + அவுரி. [avuri.]
1. Silvery-leaved indigo, Indigofera argentea; அவுரிவகை. [avurivagai.]
2. Three-leaved indigo. See புனல்முருங்கை. [punalmurungai.]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
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