Koshtu, Koṣṭu: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Koshtu means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
The Sanskrit term Koṣṭu can be transliterated into English as Kostu or Koshtu, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexKoṣṭu (कोष्टु).—One of the five sons of Yadu.*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 94. 2.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kostu in India is the name of a plant defined with Saussurea auriculata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Saussurea auriculata Franch. (among others).
2) Kostu is also identified with Saussurea costus It has the synonym Aplotaxis lappa Decaisne (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Compositae Indicae (1876)
· Repertorium Botanices Systematicae (1843)
· Botanicheskii Zhurnal (1964)
· Archives de Botanique (1833)
· Dict. Sci. Nat. (1827)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kostu, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, side effects, 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: Koshtuka, Koshtum.
Ends with: Cengalvakoshtu, Chengalvakoshtu.
Full-text: Nishkush.
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