Kanwal: 1 definition
Introduction:
Kanwal 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) Kanwal in India is the name of a plant defined with Crinum asiaticum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bulbine asiatica Gaertn. (among others).
2) Kanwal is also identified with Saussurea obvallata It has the synonym Saussurea obvallata Nakai (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (2906)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1846)
· Icones selectae (1820)
· Linnaea (1846)
· Botanical Magazine, or ‘Flower-Garden Displayed’ (Tokyo) (1931)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kanwal, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, 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)
Ends with: Birm to kanwal, Chhota kanwal.
Full-text: Chhota kanwal, Birm to kanwal.
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Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
57. Nelumbium speciosum, Willd. (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) < [Nymphaeaceae (water lilies family)]
Journey for Light < [April – June, 1993]