Akh: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Akh 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) Akh in India is the name of a plant defined with Calotropis gigantea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Madorius giganteus (L.) Kuntze (among others).
2) Akh is also identified with Calotropis procera It has the synonym Madorius procerus (Aiton) Kuntze (etc.).
3) Akh is also identified with Croton persimilis It has the synonym Oxydectes oblongifolia Kuntze (etc.).
4) Akh is also identified with Saccharum officinarum It has the synonym Saccharum officinarum var. litteratum-breve Hassk. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flore de la Polynésie Française (1892)
· Toxicon. (2005)
· Nepal Med. Coll. J. (2006)
· Taxon (1989)
· Notes from the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (1980)
· Science and Culture (1980)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Akh, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, 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 (+361): Aakhyaanak-geet, Akh ke phool, Akha, Akhabara, Akhabaranavisa, Akhabari, Akhaca, Akhacilo, Akhacita, Akhacitate, Akhad, Akhada, Akhadabhuti, Akhadada, Akhadadavana, Akhadajhada, Akhadalahani, Akhadanem, Akhadant, Akhadapagoli.
Ends with (+40): Adrakh, Alakh, Anakh, Ar-lakh, Arakh, Arobakh, Baghnakh, Baisakh, Bakhbakh, Balakh, Banglakh, Baranbakh, Batakh, Bhote-daakh, Bhote-dakh, Bihanipakh, Chalaakh, Charakh, Dakh, Darakh.
Full-text: Burg akh taza, Gule akh taza, Akh ke phool, Roghan gul akh, Akhetika.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Akh; (plurals include: Akhs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The civilization of Babylonia and Assyria (by Morris Jastrow)
Part XV < [Chapter VI - Law And Commerce]
Part IV < [Chapter II - The Decipherment Of The Cuneiform Script]
Aspects of Religious Belief and Practice in Babylonia and Assyria (by Morris Jastrow)