Rakta-kanchan: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Rakta-kanchan 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)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsRakta-kanchan [रक्त कंचन] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Bauhinia purpurea Bauhinia purpurea L. from the Caesalpiniaceae (Gulmohar) family. For the possible medicinal usage of rakta-kanchan, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Rakta-kanchan in India is the name of a plant defined with Bauhinia purpurea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bauhinia platyphylla Zipp. ex Spanoghe (among others).
2) Rakta-kanchan is also identified with Bauhinia variegata It has the synonym Bauhinia variegata var. candida (Aiton) Corner (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Listados Floristicos de Mexico (1983)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Linnaea (1841)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique. Botanique (1811)
· Flora de Antioquia (1941)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Rakta-kanchan, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, side effects, 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)
Partial matches: Kanchan, Kancan, Rakta.
Starts with: Raktakanchana.
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