Charas: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Charas means something in Hindi, 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.
Ambiguity: Although Charas has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Carasa.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsCharas [चरस] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Cannabis sativa L. from the Cannabaceae (Marijuana) family having the following synonyms: Cannabis indica, Cannabis chinensis, Cannabis generalis. For the possible medicinal usage of charas, 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)Charas in India is the name of a plant defined with Albizia lebbeck in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acacia lebbek (L.) Willd. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum.
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Charas, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryCharas in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) an intoxicating drug prepared from the flowers of hemp; a huge leather bucket..—charas (चरस) is alternatively transliterated as Carasa.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Carashapam, Carasti, Carasvati, Carasvatimanohari, Carasvatipantaram, Charasamskara, Charasta, Charasu.
Ends with: Safed-charas.
Full-text: Safed-charas, Carasa.
Relevant text
Search found 4 books and stories containing Charas; (plurals include: Charases). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 14 - Ganja (Cannabis indica) < [Chapter XXXI - Upavisha (semi-poisons)]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section LXXXV < [Anugita Parva]
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter XXXIX - Admonitions of hari to prahlada < [Book V - Upasama khanda (upashama khanda)]
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Tiwa Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 7]