Sarkanda: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Sarkanda means something in Hindi, 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 Sarkanda has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Sarakamda.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsSarkanda [सरकन्डा] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Saccharum bengalense Retz. from the Poaceae (Grass) family having the following synonyms: Erianthus munja, Saccharum munja, Saccharum sara. For the possible medicinal usage of sarkanda, 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) Sarkanda in India is the name of a plant defined with Saccharum arundinaceum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Erianthus arundinaceus (Retz.) Jeswiet (among others).
2) Sarkanda is also identified with Saccharum bengalense It has the synonym Erianthus munja (Roxb.) Jeswiet (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Agra University Journal of Research (Science) (1957)
· Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy. Part B, Biological Sciences (1985)
· Mantissa Plantarum (1771)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1985)
· Observationes Botanicae (1786)
· Observationes Botanicae (1789)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Sarkanda, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionarySarkanda in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) (a kind of) reed..—sarkanda (सरकंडा) is alternatively transliterated as Sarakaṃḍā.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Sarakamda.
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Dayalbagh < [January - March 1975]