Kizhanna: 2 definitions
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Kizhanna 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 DrugsKizhanna in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Smilax aspera L. from the Smilacaceae (Smilax) family. For the possible medicinal usage of kizhanna, 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.
Kizhanna in the Tamil language, ibid. previous identification.
Kizhanna in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.) Nicolson from the Araceae (Arum) family having the following synonyms: Amorphophallus campanulatus.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kizhanna in India is the name of a plant defined with Amorphophallus paeoniifolius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Candarum hookeri Schott, nom. illeg. (among others).
2) Kizhanna is also identified with Smilax aspera It has the synonym Smilax aspera var. altissima Moris & De Not. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Reinwardtia (1974)
· Monographiae Phanerogamarum (1878)
· Fitoterapia (2005)
· Plant Foods Hum. Nutr. (1995)
· Taxon (1983)
· Flora Indica (1832)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kizhanna, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, 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)
Ends with: Chempa-kizhanna, Chempakizhanna, Kollam-kova-kizhanna, Kuva-kizhanna, Shatavari-kizhanna.
Full-text: Shatavari-kizhanna, Chempa-kizhanna, Kollam-kova-kizhanna, Kuva-kizhanna.
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