Kanju: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kanju 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKanju [कंजु] in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Caesalpinia bonduc (L.)Roxb. from the Caesalpiniaceae (Gulmohar) family having the following synonyms: Caesalpinia crista, Caesalpinia bonducella, Guilandina bonduc. For the possible medicinal usage of kanju, 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.
Kanju [कान्जू] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Holoptelea integrifolia (Roxb.) Planch. from the Ulmaceae (Elm) family having the following synonyms: Ulmus integrifolia.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kanju in India is the name of a plant defined with Holostemma ada-kodien in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Asclepias annularis Roxburgh (among others).
2) Kanju is also identified with Holoptelea integrifolia It has the synonym Holoptelea integrifolia (Roxb.) Planch. (etc.).
3) Kanju in Nigeria is also identified with Anacardium occidentale It has the synonym Acajuba occidentalis (L.) Gaertn. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Philip. J. Sci., C. Bot. (1912)
· Flora del Paraguay (1990)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007)
· Selectarum Stirpium Americanarum Historia (1763)
· Ethnobotany (2004)
· Flora of Tropical Africa (1916)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kanju, for example health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kamjushitana, Kamjusi, Kancukam, Kancukan, Kancuki, Kancul, Kanculi, Kanjuka, Kanjula, Kanjur, Kanjus, Kanjusha, Kanjusi, Kanjusyaim.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Kanju; (plurals include: Kanjus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 38 - Chhar Sar < [Part 5 - Rang Chee Barot]