Kumalu: 3 definitions
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Kumalu means something in biology. 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKumalu [ಕುಮಳು] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Flemingia strobilifera (L.) W.T.Aiton from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Flemingia bracteata, Flemingia fruticulosa, Zornia strobilifera. For the possible medicinal usage of kumalu, 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.
Kumalu [കുമലു] in the Malayalam language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Kumalu in India is the name of a plant defined with Flemingia strobilifera in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Moghania fruticulosa (Wall. ex Benth.) Wang & Tang (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· American Journal of Botany (1944)
· Icones Plantarum Indiae Orientalis (1840)
· Flora Indica (1832)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Synopsis Plantarum (1807)
· Bulletin of the Botanical Society of Bengal (1952)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kumalu, for example health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKumalu (ಕುಮಲು):—
1) [noun] a burning from within (without an outward sign of fire); smoulder.
2) [noun] mental anguish.
3) [noun] suppressed anger.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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