Kamdal, Kaṃdal, Kandal: 3 definitions

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1. Kannada
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Introduction:

Kamdal 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

Kandal [कांदळ] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Rhizophora mucronata Lam. from the Rhizophoraceae (Burma Mangrove) family. For the possible medicinal usage of kandal, 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.

Kandal [कांदळ] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Kandelia candel (L.) Druce from the Rhizophoraceae (Burma Mangrove) family having the following synonyms: Kandelia rheedei, Rhizophora candel.

Kandal [कांदळ] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Sonneratia apetala Buch.-Ham. from the Lythraceae (Crape Myrtle) family.

Kandal in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Rhizophora apiculata Blume from the Rhizophoraceae (Burma Mangrove) family.

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

1) Kandal in India is the name of a plant defined with Avicennia officinalis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Avicennia germinans (L.) Stearn (among others).

2) Kandal is also identified with Bruguiera gymnorhiza It has the synonym Rhizophora tinctoria Blanco (etc.).

3) Kandal is also identified with Gloriosa superba It has the synonym Methonica abyssinica (A. Rich.) Walp. (etc.).

4) Kandal is also identified with Rhizophora apiculata It has the synonym Rhizophora candelaria J. Macrae ex Blume (etc.).

5) Kandal is also identified with Rhizophora mucronata It has the synonym Mangium candelarium Rumphius (etc.).

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

· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1828)
· Kew Bulletin (1958)
· Prodr. Fl. Penins. Ind. Or. (1834)
· Encycl. (Lamarck) (1798)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (Lamarck) (1804)
· Nova Guinea (1957)

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

Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Kaṃdal (ಕಂದಲ್):—[noun] = ಕಂದಲು [kamdalu].

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Kaṃdal (ಕಂದಲ್):—[noun] = ಕಂದಲ- [kamdala-] 1.

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Kāṃdal (ಕಾಂದಲ್):—

1) [noun] the tree Avicennia officinalis (= A. tomentosa) of Verbenaceae family; white mangrove.

2) [noun] the tree Rhizophora mucronata of Rhizophoraceae family; demon candle.

context information

Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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