Chandrakanti, Chandrakāntī: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Chandrakanti 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.
Ambiguity: Although Chandrakanti has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Candrakanti. It further has the optional forms Chandrakāntī, Chandra-kanti, Chandra-kānti and Chandrakānti.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsChandrakanti [ಚಂದ್ರಕಾಂತಿ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Ipomoea alba L. from the Convolvulaceae (Morning glory) family having the following synonyms: Ipomoea grandiflora Roxb., Ipomoea longiflora, Ipomoea noctiflora. For the possible medicinal usage of chandrakanti, 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)Chandrakanti in India is the name of a plant defined with Ipomoea alba in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Calonyction album (Linnaeus) House (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (1979)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Taxon (1980)
· Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club (1904)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chandrakanti, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, health benefits, 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.
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