Kasan: 1 definition
Introduction:
Kasan 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) Kasan in India is the name of a plant defined with Memecylon edule in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Kasan is also identified with Memecylon umbellatum It has the synonym Memecylon umbellatum Gaertn. (etc.).
3) Kasan is also identified with Strychnos nux-vomica It has the synonym Strychnos ligustrina Blume (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Taxon (1980)
· Fl. Austral. (1867)
· Lloydia (1973)
· Rumphia (1836)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kasan, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, 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 (+12): Kacana, Kacanci, Kacankam, Kacanku, Kacankukkutai, Kacanti, Kacantu, Kasamdege, Kasamkasa, Kasamtu, Kasana, Kasanashini, Kasanasu, Kasanda, Kasandi, Kasanem, Kasang, Kasani, Kasania, Kasaniru.
Ends with: Akilappirakacan, Ankacan, Cakacan, Cimaikkacan, Karkacan, Katorkacan, Nishkasan, Pukkacan, Purkacan.
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