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Karanj 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 Drugs

Karanj [करंज] in the Hindi 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 karanj, 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.

Karanj [کرنج] in the Urdu language, ibid. previous identification.

Karanj [करंज] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre from the Fabaceae (pea) family having the following synonyms: Millettia pinnata, Pongamia glabra, Derris indica, Cytisus pinnatus.

Karanj [करंज] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.

Karanj [करंज] in the Rajasthani language, ibid. previous identification.

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

1) Karanj in India is the name of a plant defined with Caesalpinia bonduc in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Guilandina crista (L.) Small (among others).

2) Karanj is also identified with Caesalpinia decapetala It has the synonym Biancaea scandens Tod. (etc.).

3) Karanj is also identified with Pongamia pinnata It has the synonym Cajum pinnatum Kuntze (etc.).

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

· Journal of the Arnold Arboretum (1974)
· Interpretation of Rumphius’s Herbarium Amboinense (1917)
· Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society (1971)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Some beautiful Indian climbers and shrubs (1954)
· Flora Indica (1832)

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

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