Perunkaya, Peruṅkāyā: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Perunkaya 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)Perunkaya in India is the name of a plant defined with Memecylon malabaricum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Memecylon malabaricum Kostel. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Monogr. Phan. (1891)
· Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society (1988)
· Allgemeine Medizinisch-Pharmazeutische Flora
If you are looking for specific details regarding Perunkaya, for example side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconPeruṅkāyā (பெருங்காயா) [peru-kāyā] noun < idem. +.
1. Common ovate-leaved tree bilberry, small tree, Edule memecylon; காயாவகை. [kayavagai.]
2. Oblong cordate-leaved tree bilberry, small tree, Memecylon malabarieum; சிறு மரவகை. [siru maravagai.]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Perungaya, Yanai-perunkayam, Nati.
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