Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Gauj in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Millettia extensa (Benth.) Benth. ex Baker from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Millettia macrophylla, Pongamia macrophylla, Millettia auriculata. For the possible medicinal usage of gauj, 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) Gauj in India is the name of a plant defined with Millettia auriculata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Millettia auriculata Baker ex Brand..

2) Gauj is also identified with Millettia extensa It has the synonym Robinia macrophylla Roxb. (etc.).

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

· The forest flora of north-west and central India (1874)
· Stewart, John Lindsay,
· The Flora of British India (1876)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)

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

See also (Relevant definitions)

Starts with: Gauja, Gaujal, Gaujala, Gaujala mara, Gaujalu, Gauji, Gaujo, Gauju.

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