Ambiguity: Although Kanchata has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Kancata. It further has the optional forms Kañchaṭa.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kanchata in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Commelina benghalensis L. from the Commelinaceae (Dayflower) family having the following synonyms: Commelina canescens, Commelina cucullata, Commelina hirsuta. For the possible medicinal usage of kanchata, 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.

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

Kanchata 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 cavaleriei H. Léveillé (among others).

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

· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1992)
· Numer. List (8980)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (1815)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1997)
· Taxon (1981)
· Flora AegyptiacoArabica (1775)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Kanchata, for example chemical composition, health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, side effects, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

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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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Search found 3 books and stories containing Kanchata, Kañchaṭa; (plurals include: Kanchatas, Kañchaṭas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)

Part 61 - Treatment for chronic diarrhea (33): Madhumalati rasa < [Chapter III - Jvaratisara fever with diarrhoea]

Part 12 - Treatment for diarrhea (3): Amritarnava rasa < [Chapter III - Jvaratisara fever with diarrhoea]

Part 51 - Treatment for chronic diarrhea (23): Grahani-gaja-keshari rasa < [Chapter III - Jvaratisara fever with diarrhoea]

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Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)

Chapter 1 - Symptoms and treatment of Raktapitta (Hemoptysis)

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Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)

Part 18 - Mercurial operations (16): Incineration of mercury (bhasmikarana) < [Chapter IV-V - Mercurial operations]

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