Ranjai: 2 definitions

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Ranjai 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

Ranjai [रानजाई] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Clematis heynei M.A.Rau & al. from the Ranunculaceae (Buttercup) family having the following synonyms: Clematis triloba. For the possible medicinal usage of ranjai, 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) Ranjai in India is the name of a plant defined with Clematis gouriana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Clematis vitalba var. gouriana (Roxb. ex DC.) Finet & Gagnep. (among others).

2) Ranjai is also identified with Clematis hedysarifolia It has the synonym Clematis hedysarifolia Lindl., nom. illeg..

3) Ranjai is also identified with Jasminum malabaricum.

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

· Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient.
· Bulletin de l’Académie Internationale de Géographie, Botanique (1907)
· Regni Vegetabilis Systema Naturale (1817)
· Botaniska Notiser (1979)
· Verhandlungen des Botanischen Vereins für die Provinz Brandenburg und die Angrenzenden Länder (1885)
· Bulletin de l’Académie Internationale de Géographie, Botanique (1902)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Ranjai, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, chemical composition, side effects, 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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