Kushtam: 1 definition
Introduction:
Kushtam 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)Kushtam in India is the name of a plant defined with Saussurea costus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Aplotaxis lappa Decaisne (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Phytomedicine (2002)
· CIS Chromosome Inform. Serv. (1993)
· Botanicheskii Zhurnal (1964)
· Iconographia Cormophytorum Sinicorum (6700)
· Archives de Botanique (1833)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kushtam, for example diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kushtamakushta, Kushtamu, Kustam.
Ends with: Ankushtam, Kapalakushtam, Kustam, Perunkushtam, Vellaikkushtam.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Kushtam; (plurals include: Kushtams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CCXV - Various Recipes < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Chapter CCXIII - Other Medicinal Recipes (continued) < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
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