Raktakanchan: 2 definitions
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Raktakanchan 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)
: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsRaktakanchan [রক্তকাঞ্চন] in the Bengali language is the name of a plant identified with Bauhinia variegata L. from the Caesalpiniaceae (Gulmohar) family. For the possible medicinal usage of raktakanchan, 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.
Raktakanchan [रक्तकांचन] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Raktakanchan in India is the name of a plant defined with Adenanthera pavonina in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Adenanthera gersenii Scheff. (among others).
2) Raktakanchan is also identified with Bauhinia purpurea It has the synonym Phanera purpurea (L.) Benth. (etc.).
3) Raktakanchan is also identified with Bauhinia variegata It has the synonym Bauhinia decora Uribe (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (5797)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2003)
· Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (1996)
· Cat. Fl. Venez. (1945)
· Flora (1842)
· Flora de Antioquia (1941)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Raktakanchan, for example health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, 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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Search found 2 books and stories containing Raktakanchan; (plurals include: Raktakanchans). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Phytochemical and pharmacological study of Bauhinia purpurea flowers < [2024: Volume 13, January issue 1]
Kanchnara (bauhinia variegata linn.) –a review < [2022: Volume 11, June special issue 8]
Introduction of kanchanara (bauhinia variegata linn.) according to ayurveda < [2022: Volume 11, May special issue 6]
A Review on Bauhinia Variegata and its Phytoconstituents < [Volume 9, Issue 3: May-June 2022]