Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Sajiwan [सजीवन] in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Jatropha curcas L. from the Euphorbiaceae (Castor) family. For the possible medicinal usage of sajiwan, 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) Sajiwan in Nepal is the name of a plant defined with Jatropha curcas in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ricinus jarak Thunb. (among others).

2) Sajiwan is also identified with Moringa ovalifolia It has the synonym Moringa parviflora Noronha (etc.).

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

· Prodr. (DC.) (1825)
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1963)
· Euphorb. Surinam: (1931)
· Moringaceae.
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
· Prodromus Stirpium in Horto ad Chapel Allerton vigentium (1796)

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

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