Pangar: 2 definitions

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Pangar 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 Drugs

Pangar [पंगार] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Erythrina blakei from the Fabaceae (Pea) family. For the possible medicinal usage of pangar, 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.

Pangar in the Konkani language is the name of a plant identified with Erythrina suberosa Roxb. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Erythrina stricta var. suberosa, Erythrina maxima, Erythrina glabrescens.

Pangar in the Kumaon language is the name of a plant identified with Aesculus indica from the Sapindaceae (Soapberry) family having the following synonyms: Pavia indica.

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

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

2) Pangar is also identified with Albizia lebbeck It has the synonym Mimosa sirissa Roxb. (etc.).

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

· Voyage dans l’Inde (1835)
· Flora of Iranica (1972)
· Species Plantarum.
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
· Botanical Magazine (5117)
· Species Plantarum (1753)

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

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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.

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