Lajwanti: 2 definitions
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Lajwanti 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 DrugsLajwanti [लाजवंती] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Mimosa pudica L. from the Mimosaceae (Touch-me-not) family. For the possible medicinal usage of lajwanti, 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) Lajwanti in India is the name of a plant defined with Mimosa pudica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mimosa pudica var. tetrandra (Willd.) DC. (among others).
2) Lajwanti in Pakistan is also identified with Mimosa balansae It has the synonym Mimosa pudica var. tetrandra (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) DC. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1825)
· Species Plantarum, ed. 4
· J. Agric. Sci. (Tokyo) (1962)
· The Gardeners Dictionary
· Bulletin de l’Herbier Boissier (1904)
· Mimosa (1768)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Lajwanti, for example side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.
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Ends with: Mothi-lajwanti.
Full-text: Mothi-lajwanti.
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