Rawan: 2 definitions
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Rawan 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 DrugsRawan in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Premna coriacea C.B.Clarke from the Lamiaceae (Mint) family having the following synonyms: Gumira coriacea, Premna coriacea var. coriacea . For the possible medicinal usage of rawan, 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) Rawan in India is the name of a plant defined with Lathyrus aphaca in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lathyrus aphaca var. affinis (Guss.) Arcang. (among others).
2) Rawan is also identified with Vitex leucoxylon It has the synonym Vitex leucoxylon var. zeylanica Moldenke (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· The Flora of British India (1879)
· Chromosoma (1976)
· Phytologia (1971)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Watsonia (1994)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Rawan, for example health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, 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.
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Ends with: Raj-rawan.
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Sripura (Archaeological Survey) (by Bikash Chandra Pradhan)
Notes: The Sarbhapuriyas And The Amararyakula Dynasty < [Chapter 1 - Sripura]