What is the Tamil name for the herb Bacopa Monniera(i)?!
Question: English Name:
Brahmi or Water hyssop, Pennell, Herb-of-Grace.
Latin Name:
Bacopa monnieri or Bacopa monniera (Linn.). It has also been referred as Herpestis monnieri.
Family:
Scrophulariaceae.
Sanskrit Name:
Mandukiparni - because its leaves resemble the frog.
Manduki - because it is found near the water bodies like the frog or it spreads like the frog on land or it is being utilized by a sage known as 'Manduka'.
Brahmi - it has the potential to enhance intellect on use or it is related to the creator God Brahma's power of wisdom Goddess Saraswati.
Saraswati - its relation to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom and learning.
Hindi Name:
Bengsaga, Brahmi.
Bengali Name:
Thulakudi.
Marathi Name:
Karivanna.
Gujarati Name:
Khandabrahmi.
Tamil Name:
Vallarai keerai.
Telugu Name:
Mandukabrahami.
Medicinal Parts:
Whole plant. Stem and leaves.
Answers: English Name:
Brahmi or Water hyssop, Pennell, Herb-of-Grace.
Latin Name:
Bacopa monnieri or Bacopa monniera (Linn.). It has also been referred as Herpestis monnieri.
Family:
Scrophulariaceae.
Sanskrit Name:
Mandukiparni - because its leaves resemble the frog.
Manduki - because it is found near the water bodies like the frog or it spreads like the frog on land or it is being utilized by a sage known as 'Manduka'.
Brahmi - it has the potential to enhance intellect on use or it is related to the creator God Brahma's power of wisdom Goddess Saraswati.
Saraswati - its relation to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom and learning.
Hindi Name:
Bengsaga, Brahmi.
Bengali Name:
Thulakudi.
Marathi Name:
Karivanna.
Gujarati Name:
Khandabrahmi.
Tamil Name:
Vallarai keerai.
Telugu Name:
Mandukabrahami.
Medicinal Parts:
Whole plant. Stem and leaves.