Costus: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Costus 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)
Source: Asian Agri-History: Drumavichitrikaranam—The Ancient Approach to Plant MutagenesisCostus (identified with Saussurea lappa) was used to produce Seedless Fruits: which was one of the technologies known to ancient Indian agriculturists, which presents a safe technology and methodology regarding organic agriculture, according to treatises (such as the Vrikshayurveda). One such technology was to produce seedless fruits: Seeds often impart a bitter taste, thereby causing an unpleasant experience while eating the fruit. Seeds also accelerate fruit deterioration. Hence seedless varieties of fruits have greater economic value. Use of Abrus precatorius (jequirity), Madhuca indica (butter tree), Saussurea lappa (costus), Glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice), honey, sugar, and clarified butter is said to cause seedlessness.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Costus in English is the name of a plant defined with Saussurea costus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Aucklandia lappa Decne. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of (1845)
· Compositae Indicae (1876)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Annals and Magazine of Natural History (1841)
· Iconographia Cormophytorum Sinicorum (6700)
· Fl. Yunnan. (2003)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Costus, for example side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, 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: Costus afer, Costus arabicus, Costus comosus, Costus deistelii, Costus dewevrei, Costus dubius, Costus ligularis, Costus lucanusianus, Costus maculatus, Costus phyllocephalus, Costus pictus, Costus root, Costus scaber, Costus schlechteri, Costus spectabilis, Costus spicatus, Costus spiralis, Costus tonkinensis, Costus villosissimus.
Ends with: Elegant costus, Saussurea costus.
Full-text (+263): Kushtha, Kadakhya, Paribhavya, Pushkaramula, Mritphali, Padmavarnaka, Gadakhya, Bhasura, Kuthika, Paushkara, Niraja, Roga, Niruja, Vaniraja, Pakala, Kostam, Vapya, Dushta, Bhasvara, Apya.
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Search found 13 books and stories containing Costus; (plurals include: Costuses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 3 - The Purging Cassia (aragvadha) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Chapter 7 - The therapeutics of Dermatosis (kushtha-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Chapter 10 - The therapeutics of Epilepsy (apasmara-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
Appendix 8 - Glossary of Medical and Botanical terms
Chapter 44 - Lustration Ceremony (nīrājanavidhi)
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
2.8. Pharmaceutical use of Tooth Sticks < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
2.12. Pharmaceutical use of Perfumes < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
2.1. Pharmaceutical use of Oil < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita (by Nayana Sharma)
Trade In Medicinal Drugs < [Chapter 7]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (j): Scented Substances < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Ophthalmology (Sālākiya) < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Treatments in the Chapter on Medicine]
Dermatology (a): Itching Lesions < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Treatments in the Chapter on Medicine]
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 4 - Remedies Against the Injuries of One’s Own Army < [Book 14 - Secret Means]
Chapter 2 - Wonderful and Delusive Contrivances < [Book 14 - Secret Means]
Chapter 1 - Means to Injure an Enemy < [Book 14 - Secret Means]
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