Kanchara, Kañchāra: 1 definition
Introduction:
Kanchara 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 Kanchara has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Kancara. It further has the optional forms Kañchāra.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Kanchara in India is the name of a plant defined with Commelina benghalensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Commelina prostrata Regel (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2000)
· Recent Res. Pl. Sci.. (1979)
· Bot. Journal of the Linnean Society (1980)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1997)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1993)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1993)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kanchara, for example side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, 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.
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