Palasu: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Palasu 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)
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Palasu in India is the name of a plant defined with Artocarpus integrifolius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Artocarpus integrifolia L.f..
2) Palasu is also identified with Butea monosperma It has the synonym Rudolphia frondosa (Willd.) Poir. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Cytologia (1989)
· Journal of Tree Sciences (1983)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1795)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Ethnobotany (2001)
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (5569)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Palasu, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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
: Alar: Kannada-English corpusPalasu (ಪಲಸು):�
1) [noun] the tree Artocarpus integra of Moraceae family with yellow, fine-grained wood.
2) [noun] its large, fruit containing edible segments and seeds; jack fruit.
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Paḷasu (ಪಳಸು):�
1) [verb] to become old.
2) [verb] to become stale.
3) [verb] to lose lustre, brightness, attractiveness, etc.; to fade.
4) [verb] to spoil; to damage or render useless.
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Paḻasu (ಪೞಸು):�
1) [verb] to become old.
2) [verb] to become stale.
3) [verb] to lose lustre, brightness, attractiveness, etc.; to fade.
4) [verb] to spoil; to damage or render useless.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Palacuriyan, Palacutanan, Palacuvatantiram, Palasula.
Full-text: Nirupalasu, Puraisu, Puppalacu, Kattumurukku, Piramataru, Kincuki, Kirumicatturu, Camitai, Pannam, Kincukam, Palasha, Dag.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Palasu, Paḷasu, Paḻasu; (plurals include: Palasus, Paḷasus, Paḻasus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Siddha - modern in conformance of butea monosperma - a review < [2017: Volume 6, April issue 4]
Medicinal plants survey at Thiru Palani Murugan Kovil, Vavuniya. < [2016: Volume 5, November issue 11]
A fragment of the Babylonian 'Dibbara' epic (by Morris Jastrow)