kandira :

Definition

The generic name Ranunculus, is from two Latin words, rana meaning frog and unculus meaning little and together they refer to a group of plants, many of which grow in moist places - like little frogs. The species, sceleratus, is Latin for cursed and probably was used to describe this species as it is one of the most dangerous of the genus. See below. Celery-leaf comes from the shape of the lower leaves. The family name of Buttercup,, used to be

Synonyms

Synonyms in Ayurveda: kandira, kandir, kandakatuka, ugrakanda, katilla, nasalivedan

Ugra gandha- strong smell

Sceleratus translates as vicious as the sap in this plant can cause great discomfort and blistering to human skin. It can also be extremely toxic to livestock.