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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Gucchakaranjah [गुच्छकरंजः] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Quassia indica (Gaertn.) Noot. from the Simaroubaceae (Quassia) family having the following synonyms: Samadera indica, Samadera madagascariensis. For the possible medicinal usage of gucchakaranjah, 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)

Gucchakaranjah in India is the name of a plant defined with Quassia indica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Samadera tetrapetala (Poir.) G. Don (among others).

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

· Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin (2009)
· Blumea (1962)
· Adansonia (1961)
· Mémoires du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle (1825)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1831)
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum (1791)

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

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