Vattattiruppi, Vaṭṭattiruppi: 2 definitions

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Vattattiruppi 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)

[«previous next»] — Vattattiruppi in Biology glossary
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Vattattiruppi in India is the name of a plant defined with Aristolochia bracteata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.

2) Vattattiruppi is also identified with Cissampelos pareira It has the synonym Cocculus orbiculatus (L.) DC. (etc.).

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

· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Regni Vegetabilis Systema Naturae (1817)
· Flora Japonica (Thunberg) (1784)
· Ethnobotany (2004)
· Journal de Botanique (1809)
· Florae Fluminensis Icones

If you are looking for specific details regarding Vattattiruppi, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, 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.

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Tamil dictionary

[«previous next»] — Vattattiruppi in Tamil glossary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon

Vaṭṭattiruppi (வட்டத்திருப்பி) [vaṭṭa-tiruppi] noun < idem. + திருப்பி². [thiruppi².]

1. Velvet leaf, kidney-leaved bracteate moonseed, medium climber, Cissampelos pareira; கொடிவகை. [kodivagai.]

2. Sickle-leaf. See அரிவாண்மணைப்பூண்டு. [arivanmanaippundu.] (L.)

3. Worm-killer. See ஆடுதின்னாப்பாளை. (வைத்திய மலையகராதி) [aduthinnappalai. (vaithiya malaiyagarathi)]

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Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.

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