Kunayana: 2 definitions

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Kunayana 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.

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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kunayana [कुनायना] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Cinchona pubescens Vahl from the Rubiaceae (Coffee) family having the following synonyms: Cinchona cordifolia, Cinchona colorata, Cinchona succirubra. For the possible medicinal usage of kunayana, 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) Kunayana in India is the name of a plant defined with Cinchona calisaya in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Quinquina carabayensis (Wedd.) Kuntze (among others).

2) Kunayana is also identified with Cinchona officinalis It has the synonym Quinquina heterophylla (Pav. ex DC.) Kuntze (etc.).

3) Kunayana is also identified with Cinchona pubescens It has the synonym Quinquina obovata (Pav. ex Howard) Kuntze (etc.).

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

· Der Gesellschaft Naturforschender Freunde zu Berlin Magazin für die neuesten Entdeckungen in der Gesammten Naturkunde (1807)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1908)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1830)
· Flora Peruviana (1799)
· Plantae Aequinoctiales (1808)
· Illustrations of the Nueva Quinologia of Pavon (1859)

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

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