Vanacantanam, Vaṉacantaṉam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Vanacantanam means something in biology, Tamil. 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) Vanacantanam in India is the name of a plant defined with Aquilaria agallocha in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Aloexylum agallochum Lour. (among others).
2) Vanacantanam is also identified with Erythroxylum emarginatum It has the synonym Sethia indica DC. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1912)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1824)
· Kongel. Danske Vidensk. Selsk. Naturvidensk. Math. Afh. (1828)
· Linnaea (1850)
· Flora andhrica (1859)
· Beskrivelse af Guineeiske planter (1827)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Vanacantanam, for example diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconVaṉacantaṉam (வனசந்தனம்) [vaṉa-cantaṉam] noun < vana-candana. (அரும்பெயர் அனுபந்த [arumbeyar anupanda])
1. Deodar cedar. See வண்டுகொல்லி [vandugolli],
3. 2. Eagle-wood. See அகில் [agil], 1.
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
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