Harikusha, Hari-kuśa, Hari-kusha, Harikuśa: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Harikusha 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 DrugsHarikusha [ಹರಿಕುಶ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Acanthus ilicifolius L. from the Acanthaceae (Acanthus) family. For the possible medicinal usage of harikusha, 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.
Harikusa [हरीकुसा] in the Sanskrit language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Harikusa in India is the name of a plant defined with Acanthus ilicifolius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Dilivaria ilicifolia (L.) Pers. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Genera Plantarum (1789)
· Bibliotheca Botanica (1929)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Cytologia (1983)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Cytologia (1988)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Harikusa, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, health benefits, 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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusHarikuśa (ಹರಿಕುಶ):—[noun] the plant Acanthus ilicifolius of Acanthaceae family.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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