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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kenchige [ಕೆಂಚಿಗೆ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Caesalpinia mimosoides Lam. from the Caesalpiniaceae (Gulmohar) family. For the possible medicinal usage of kenchige, 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.

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

1) Kenchige in India is the name of a plant defined with Caesalpinia mimosoides in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Caesalpinia mimosoides Heyne ex Wall. (among others).

2) Kenchige is also identified with Caesalpinia pulcherrima It has the synonym Poinciana bijuga Lour. (etc.).

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

· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1785)
· Food Chemistry (2005)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Observationes Botanicae (Swartz) (1791)
· Food Chemistry
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (5837)

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

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