Kuvilam, Kūviḷam: 1 definition
Introduction:
Kuvilam 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) Kuvilam in India is the name of a plant defined with Aegle marmelos in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Feronia pellucida Roth (among others).
2) Kuvilam is also identified with Cinnamomum tamala It has the synonym Cinnamomum tamala T. Nees & Eberm. (etc.).
3) Kuvilam is also identified with Crateva nurvala It has the synonym Crateva religiosa var. nurvala (Buch.-Ham.) Hook. f. & Thomson (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Journal of Botany (1874)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (2003)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1822)
· Pl. Coast Corom. (1798)
· Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. (1939)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kuvilam, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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: Kuvilam palam.
Full-text: Kuvilam palam, Potuccir, Untul, Kuvilankani, Kuviram.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Kuvilam, Kūviḷam; (plurals include: Kuvilams, Kūviḷams). 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 92 - Mudipadu Gangai—Thiruvanchikulam (Hymn 44) < [Volume 3.7 - Unto the last]
Chapter 77 - Thiruvarur Paravaiyunmandali or Tiruarur Paravaiyunmantali (Hymn 96) < [Volume 3.6 - Pilgrim’s progress: away from Otriyur and Cankili]