Kanchani, Kāñchanī: 1 definition
Introduction:
Kanchani 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.
Ambiguity: Although Kanchani has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Kancani. It further has the optional forms Kāñchanī.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kanchani in India is the name of a plant defined with Argemone mexicana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Echtrus trivialis Lour. (among others).
2) Kanchani is also identified with Bauhinia tomentosa It has the synonym Alvesia bauhinioides Welw. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Description des Plantes qui Croissent aux Environs de Montauban (1789)
· Prodromus Stirpium in Horto ad Chapel Allerton vigentium (1796)
· Methodus Plantas Horti Botanici et Agri Marburgensis (1794)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· North American Flora (1930)
· Mem. Torrey Bot. Club (1958)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kanchani, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kancani, Kanchaniya.
Ends with: Kancani.
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