Kantola: 2 definitions
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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKantola [कंटोला] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Momordica cochinchinensis Momordica cochinchinensis (Lour.) Spreng. from the Cucurbitaceae (Pumpkin) family having the following synonyms: Momordica macrophylla, Momordica mixta, Momordica sphaeroidea. For the possible medicinal usage of kantola, 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)Kantola in India is the name of a plant defined with Momordica dioica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Momordica dioica Wall..
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1996)
· Species Plantarum
· Numer. List (6750)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1989)
· Species Plantarum. (1805)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1978)
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Ends with: Baza-kantola.
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Jainism in Odisha (Orissa) (by Ashis Ranjan Sahoo)
Jaina Antiquities in Athagarh (Cuttack) < [Chapter 3: Survey of Jaina Antiquities in Odisha]
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