Karvandi: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Karvandi in India is the name of a plant defined with Carissa opaca in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Karvandi is also identified with Carissa spinarum It has the synonym Carandas edulis (Forssk.) Hiern (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1985)
· Genera Plantarum (1776)
· Kongel. Danske Vidensk. Selsk. Naturvidensk. Math. Afh. (1828)
· Journal of Natural Products
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1993)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Karvandi, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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