Kanchan: 4 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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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+33): Kancan, Kancanai, Kancani, Kancankattu, Kancankorri, Kancankullai, Kanchan-lota, Kanchana, Kanchana-patta, Kanchanaara, Kanchanabha, Kanchanabhu, Kanchanachakra, Kanchanachaya, Kanchanadamshtra, Kanchanadarpana, Kanchanagiri, Kanchanak, Kanchanaka, Kanchanakandara.
Ends with: Dev kanchan, Deva-kanchan, Devakanchan, Duolo-kanchan, Halduem-kanchan, Kancan, Rakta-kanchan, Raktakanchan, Rakthakanchan, Semla-kanchan, Svetakanchan, Swetkanchan.
Full-text: Rakta-kanchan, Deva-kanchan, Halduem-kanchan, Dev kanchan, Duolo-kanchan, Kamcana, Kuvalayapitam, Semla-kanchan, Kanchan-lota, Punarppu, Katavu, Kuni.
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Search found 3 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:
Shankaracharya and Ramana Maharshi (study) (by Maithili Vitthal Joshi)
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Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
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