Karanga: 1 definition
Introduction:
Karanga 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) Karanga in India is the name of a plant defined with Pongamia pinnata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Millettia novo-guineensis Kaneh. & Hatus. (among others).
2) Karanga is also identified with Prinsepia utilis It has the synonym Prinsepia utilis Royle ex Hook..
3) Karanga in Nigeria is also identified with Cola laurifolia.
4) Karanga in Tanzania is also identified with Arachis hypogaea It has the synonym Arachis hypogaea subsp. nambyquarae (Hoehne) Chevalier (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2004)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Société et Environnement
· FBI (1876)
· Darwiniana (1939)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2004)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Karanga, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Karangali, Karangalli, Karangan, Karangana, Karankal, Karankolai.
Ends with: Karkaranga, Natakaramga.
Full-text: Antarappalliyam, Manapparai, Kaittiri, Turraea nilotica, Palliyam, Tuntupi, Julbernardia globiflora, Karanku, Neytal, Aranku, Turiyam, Karam.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Karanga; (plurals include: Karangas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter XXV - Narrative of dama, vyala and kata < [Book IV - Sthiti prakarana (sthiti prakarana)]
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Tai-Ahom Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 6]
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)