Basak: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Basak 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsBasak [বাসক] in the Bengali language is the name of a plant identified with Justicia adhatoda L. from the Acanthaceae (Acanthus) family having the following synonyms: Adhatoda vasica, Adhatoda zeylanica. For the possible medicinal usage of basak, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Basak in India is the name of a plant defined with Dichroa febrifuga in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cyanitis sylvatica Reinw. (among others).
2) Basak is also identified with Justicia adhatoda It has the synonym Adhatoda vasica Nees (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Research Bulletin (1970)
· Bl. Cat. Buitenz. (1823)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
· Planta Medica (1990)
· Planta Medica (1989)
· Helios (1893)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Basak, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, 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: Basaka, Basakala, Basakamakomati, Basakana, Basakara, Basakata, Basakdoghi, Basaki, Basakkane, Basakura.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Basak; (plurals include: Basaks). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Stupas in Orissa (Study) (by Meenakshi Chauley)
During the Somavamsis’s reign < [Chapter 2]
Jain Remains of Ancient Bengal (by Shubha Majumder)
Geographical as well as Geo-political unit of Zone III < [Chapter 2 - Geographical Setting of the Study Area]
Geographical as well as Geo-political unit of Zone IV < [Chapter 2 - Geographical Setting of the Study Area]
Kuntaka’s evaluation of Sanskrit literature (by Nikitha. M)
The Great Buddhist Emperors of Asia (by Shibani Dutta)