Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Putkanda in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Achyranthes bidentata Blume from the Amaranthaceae (Amaranth) family having the following synonyms: Achyranthes hispida, Achyranthes japonica, Achyranthes chinensis. For the possible medicinal usage of putkanda, 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) Putkanda in India is the name of a plant defined with Achyranthes aspera in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Centrostachys indica Standl. (among others).

2) Putkanda is also identified with Achyranthes bidentata It has the synonym Achyranthes mauritiana Moq..

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

· Archives of Pharmacal Research (2005)
· Acta Botanica Indica (1982)
· Research Bulletin (1970)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1982)
· Contraception (2006)
· Tropical Plant Science Research. New Delhi (1983)

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

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