Vasandi: 1 definition
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Vasandi 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Vasandi in India is the name of a plant defined with Cocculus hirsutus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Menispermum villosum Lam. (among others).
2) Vasandi is also identified with Hiptage benghalensis It has the synonym Gaertnera obtusifolia Roxb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Florae Peninsulae Indiae Orientalis (1834)
· Natural history (1874)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2004)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Bijdragen tot de flora van Nederlandsch Indië (1825)
· Voyage aux Indes Orientales (1782)
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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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Ends with: Kamthiravasamdi.
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