Kotaram, Kōṭaram: 1 definition
Introduction:
Kotaram 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) Kotaram in India is the name of a plant defined with Merremia turpethum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Convolvulus triquetrus Vell. (among others).
2) Kotaram is also identified with Strychnos nux-vomica It has the synonym Strychnos nux-vomica var. oligosperma Dop (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Orientalis (1875)
· Flora of Tropical Africa (1905)
· Publications of the Field Museum of Natural History, Botanical series (1959)
· Systema Vegetabilium, ed. 15 (1819)
· Hortus Mauritianus (1837)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1845)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kotaram, for example side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Caranakotaram, Kaittakotaram, Kakotaram.
Full-text: Kaittakotaram.
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The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 4.6 - (l) Shiva’s ornamentation < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]