Kanchan: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Kanchan means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: Studies on ecological and behavioural aspects of capped langur, Trachypithecus pileatusKanchan is the name of a plant corresponding to Bauhinia purpurea Linn. from the Leguminosae family, according to the author Awadhesh Kumar in his thesis called ‘Studies on ecological and behavioural aspects of capped langur’, mentioned in the chapter dealing with Food habits and feeding ecology. The following parts of Kanchan are consumed: Flower, Young leaves, Fruit

The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKanchan [কাঞ্চন] in the Assamese language is the name of a plant identified with Bauhinia variegata L. from the Caesalpiniaceae (Gulmohar) family. For the possible medicinal usage of kanchan, 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.
Kanchan [कांचन] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.
Kanchan [कन्चन] in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Berberis napaulensis (DC.) Spreng. from the Berberidaceae (Barberry) family having the following synonyms: Mahonia napaulensis, Berberis leschenaultii, Mahonia manipurensis.
Kanchan in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Memecylon talbotianum Brandis from the Melastomataceae (Melastome) family.
Kanchan [কংচন] in the Bengali language is the name of a plant identified with Bauhinia variegata var. candida Voigt from the Caesalpiniaceae (Gulmohar) family having the following synonyms: Bauhinia alba, Bauhinia variegata var. alboflava.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kanchan in India is the name of a plant defined with Bauhinia acuminata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Alvesia bauhinioides Welw. (among others).
2) Kanchan is also identified with Bauhinia purpurea It has the synonym Phanera purpurea (L.) Benth. (etc.).
3) Kanchan is also identified with Bauhinia tomentosa It has the synonym Alvesia bauhinioides Welw. (etc.).
4) Kanchan is also identified with Bauhinia variegata It has the synonym Bauhinia variegata var. chinensis DC. (etc.).
5) Kanchan is also identified with Toddalia asiatica It has the synonym Aralia labordei H. Lév. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Botanico-Medica (1884)
· Silvae Genet. (1973)
· Linnaea (1841)
· Journal of the Arnold Arboretum (1980)
· Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (1996)
· Tableau Encyclopédique et Méthodique … Botanique (1797)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kanchan, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, side effects, health benefits, chemical composition, have a look at these references.

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
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryKanchan in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) gold; —[kaya] golden (physical) frame, beautiful figure..—kanchan (कंचन) is alternatively transliterated as Kaṃcana.
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Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryKanchan is another spelling for कञ्चन [kañcana].—n. gold; adj. pure; clear; transparent;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+6): Kancan, Kancanai, Kancanam, Kancancikam, Kancani, Kancankattu, Kancankorai, Kancankorri, Kancankullai, Kanchan-lota, Kanchana, Kanchanaara, Kanchanak, Kanchanakarini, Kanchanakehiri, Kanchanala, Kanchanam, Kanchanamu, Kanchanappu, Kanchanar.
Full-text: Rakta-kanchan, Kancan, Halduem-kanchan, Duolo-kanchan, Dev kanchan, Deva-kanchan, Kamcana, Kanchan-lota, Semla-kanchan, Kancankattu, Kancana, Kuvalayapitam, Punarppu, Katavu, Kuni.
Relevant text
Search found 12 books and stories containing Kanchan; (plurals include: Kanchans). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Utility of chandra namaskara in daily life < [2015: Volume 4, March issue 3]
“pulsatile drug delivery - a better chronothepy system” < [2018: Volume 7, October issue 17]
Study of Bala across Prakruti using grip strength meter. < [2017: Volume 6, August special issue 9]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
ETIO-PATHOLOGICAL APPROACH OF CANCER IN AYURVEDIC AND CONTEMPORARY SCIENCE w.s.r to SROTAS INVOLVEMENT- A HYPOTHESIS < [2017, Issue X, october,]
Efficacy of karveeradi tail (nerium indicum oil base prepara-tion) in management of skin disease scabies < [2023, Issue 10. October]
Pharmaceutical and analytical study of rasanjan w.s.r ayurved prakash samhita < [2020, Issue 12, December]
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
A Clinical Case Report On Covid19 Case And Management Through Ayurvedic Protocol Management < [Volume 11, issue 5 (2023)]
Efficacy of Agnikarma in the management of Gridhrasi (sciatica)- A Scoping review < [Volume 12, issue 10 (2024)]
Ayurvedic Management of Shukradushti w.s.r. to Oligo-astheno-teratozoospermia (OAT) – A Case Study < [Volume 11, issue 1 (2023)]
Shataponak bhagandara (fistula in ano with multiple openings) < [Volume 1, issue 2: November - December 2014]
To study the efficacy of agnikarma in vatakantaka w.s.r.to planter fasciitis < [Volume 3, issue 6: November - December 2016]
Management of infected wound with ksharaplota dressing - a case study < [Volume 5, Issue 2: March - April 2018]
Shankaracharya and Ramana Maharshi (study) (by Maithili Vitthal Joshi)
Triple stream: A Centenary Garland to the founder < [October – December, 1994]
Book Reviews < [April – June, 2003]
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