Bhedani: 2 definitions

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Bhedani 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

Bhedani [भेदनी] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Corchorus depressus (L.) Stocks from the Malvaceae (Mallow) family having the following synonyms: Corchorus antichorus, Corchorus humilis, Corchorus microphyllus. For the possible medicinal usage of bhedani, 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) Bhedani in India is the name of a plant defined with Corchorus antichorus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.

2) Bhedani is also identified with Corchorus depressus It has the synonym Corchorus prostratus Royle (etc.).

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

· Ann. Cat. Vasc. Pl. W. Pak. & Kash. (1972)
· Mantissa Plantarum (1767)
· Nomenclator Botanicus ed. 3 (1797)
· Flora of the British Ind. (1874)
· Journ. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. (1931)
· Flora Orientalis (1867)

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