Kiranj: 1 definition
Introduction:
Kiranj 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)Kiranj in India is the name of a plant defined with Setaria italica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Panicum italicum var. italicum (Mill.) Koeler (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Transactions of the Kansas Academy of Science (1913)
· Allgemeine Naturgeschichte (1841)
· Blumea (1994)
· Wissenschaftliche Mitteilungen aus Bosnien und der Herzegovina (1904)
· Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences, Series 2, (1873)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kiranj, for example chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, 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)
Starts with: Kiramja, Kirancanam.
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