Karvand: 2 definitions
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKarvand in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Carissa carandas L. from the Apocynaceae (Oleander) family having the following synonyms: Arduina carandas, Echites spinosus, Jasminonerium carandas. For the possible medicinal usage of karvand, 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.
Karvand in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Carissa spinarum L. from the Apocynaceae (Oleander) family having the following synonyms: Carissa hirsuta, Carissa diffusa, Carissa opaca.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Karvand in India is the name of a plant defined with Carissa carandas in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Damnacanthus esquirolii H. Lév. (among others).
2) Karvand is also identified with Carissa opaca.
3) Karvand is also identified with Carissa spinarum It has the synonym Arduina xylopicron (Thouars) Baill. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Indian forester (1921)
· Flora Indica (1820)
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum (1805)
· Nat. Prod. Res. (2005)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007)
· Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2007)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Karvand, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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