Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kullai in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Grewia villosa Willd. from the Tiliaceae (Phalsa) family having the following synonyms: Grewia corylifolia, Grewia heynei. For the possible medicinal usage of kullai, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Kullai in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Grewia bracteata Roth from the Tiliaceae (Phalsa) family having the following synonyms: Grewia obtusa, Grewia wightiana.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Kullai in India is the name of a plant defined with Grewia villosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Balmeda corylifolia Nocca (among others).

2) Kullai is also identified with Ocimum tenuiflorum It has the synonym Lumnitzera tenuiflora Spreng. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1981)
· Revue de Cytologie et de Biologie Végétales, le Botaniste (1984)
· Philippine Journal of Science (1921)
· Cytologia (1981)
· Calyx (1999)
· Cytologia (1985)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Kullai, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, side effects, chemical composition, health benefits, have a look at these references.

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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: Kullaiamba.

Ends with: Kancankullai.

Full-text: Kancankullai, Kuvalai.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Kullai; (plurals include: Kullais). 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 20 - Thirunageswaram or Tirunakeccaram (Hymn 99) < [Volume 3.2 - Pilgrim’s progress: to Chola]

Chapter 1 - Nature Mysticism < [Volume 4.2.1 - Philosophy of Nature]

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