Kanfuti: 1 definition
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Kanfuti 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kanfuti in India is the name of a plant defined with Cardiospermum halicacabum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cardiospermum pumilum Blume (among others).
2) Kanfuti is also identified with Cleome viscosa It has the synonym Lagansa alba Raf., nom. illeg. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Suppl. Meth. (Moench) (1802)
· Taxon (1981)
· Flora of Tropical Africa (1868)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Tentamen Florae Abyssinicae (1847)
· J. Palynol. (1980)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kanfuti, for example health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, 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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