Ankol: 2 definitions

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Ankol 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 Drugs

Ankol [अंकोळ] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Alangium salviifolium (L.f.) Wangerin from the Cornaceae (Dogwood) family. For the possible medicinal usage of ankol, 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.

Ankol [अंकोल] in the Pali language, ibid. previous identification.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Ankol in India is the name of a plant defined with Alangium salviifolium in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Grewia salviifolia L.f. (among others).

2) Ankol is also identified with Sageretia thea It has the synonym Ampeloplis chinensis Raf., nom. illeg. superfl . (etc.).

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

· Southeast Asian J. Trop. Med. Public Health. (2002)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Enumeratio Plantarum Zeylaniae (1859)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Taxon (1981)
· Das Pflanzenreich (Engler) (1910)

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