Erand: 3 definitions

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Introduction:

Erand means something in Hindi, 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.

Ambiguity: Although Erand has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Eramda.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Erand [एरंड] in the Konkani language is the name of a plant identified with Dysoxylum gotadhora (Buch.-Ham.) Mabb. from the Meliaceae (Neem) family having the following synonyms: Guarea gotadhora, Dysoxylum binectariferum, Guarea binectarifera. For the possible medicinal usage of erand, 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) Erand in India is the name of a plant defined with Dysoxylum binectariferum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Guarea binectarifera Roxb. (among others).

2) Erand is also identified with Jatropha curcas It has the synonym Ricinus jarak Thunb. (etc.).

3) Erand is also identified with Ricinus communis It has the synonym Cataputia major Ludw. (etc.).

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

· Flora Indica (1832)
· Taxon (1980)
· Kew Bulletin (1984)
· Davidsonia (1981)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Journal of Palynology (1980)

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

context information

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.