Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kanjaru [കംജരു] in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Hibiscus cannabinus L. from the Malvaceae (Mallow) family. For the possible medicinal usage of kanjaru, 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)

Kanjaru in India is the name of a plant defined with Hibiscus cannabinus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ketmia glandulosa Moench (among others).

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

· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2004)
· Botanical Register (1825)
· Annuaire du Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques de Genève (1901)
· Tentamen Florae Abyssinicae (1847)
· Bulletin of the Natural History Museum, London (Botany) (1999)
· Niger Flora (1849)

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

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