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Kanjavu in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Memecylon umbellatum Burm.f. from the Melastomataceae (Melastome) family having the following synonyms: Memecylon molestum, Memecylon ramiflorum, Memecylon tinctorium. For the possible medicinal usage of kanjavu, 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kanjavu in India is the name of a plant defined with Memecylon umbellatum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Memecylon umbellatum Benth. (among others).

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

· Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind.
· Fl. Austral. (1867)
· Epimel. Bot. (1851)

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

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

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Ancient Science of Life

Some less known central nervous system depressant < [Volume 23 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 2003]

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