Raktakanchana, Raktakāñchana: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Raktakanchana 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.
Ambiguity: Although Raktakanchana has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Raktakancana. It further has the optional forms Raktakāñchana, Rakta-kanchana and Rakta-kāñchana.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsRaktakanchana [ରକ୍ତକଞ୍ଚନ] in the Oriya language is the name of a plant identified with Bauhinia variegata L. from the Caesalpiniaceae (Gulmohar) family. For the possible medicinal usage of raktakanchana, 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)Raktakanchana in India is the name of a plant defined with Bauhinia variegata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bauhinia decora Uribe (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Reinwardtia (1956)
· Memoirs of the New York Botanical Garden (1975)
· Yakugaku Zasshi
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2003)
· Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (1996)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Raktakanchana, for example side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, 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)
Partial matches: Kanchana, Rakta.
Full-text: Yugmapatra.
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