Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Elakanni in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Smithia conferta from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Smithia geminiflora. For the possible medicinal usage of elakanni, 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.

Elakanni in the Tamil language, ibid. previous identification.

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

Elakanni in India is the name of a plant defined with Smithia conferta in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Damapana conferta (Sm.) Kuntze (among others).

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

· The Flora of British India (1876)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Economic Botany (1980)
· Smithia (1816)
· The Cyclopaedia
· Natuur-Geneesk. Arch. Ned.Indie (1846)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Elakanni, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, have a look at these references.

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