Saunf: 2 definitions

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Biology
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1. Hindi
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Introduction:

Saunf 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 Saunf has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Saumpha.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Saunf in India is the name of a plant defined with Foeniculum vulgare in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Anethum pannorium Roxburgh (among others).

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

· CIS Chromosome Information Service (1976)
· The Gardeners Dictionary
· Acta Facultatis Rerum Naturalium Universitatis Comenianae, Botanica (1978)
· Informatore Botanico Italiano (1988)
· Boletim da Sociedade Broteriana (1974)
· Foeniculum (1768)

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