Hkan-tak: 1 definition
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Hkan-tak 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Hkan-tak in Burma/Myanmar is the name of a plant defined with Crateva nurvala in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Crateva lophosperma Kurz (among others).
2) Hkan-tak is also identified with Crateva religiosa It has the synonym Crataeva adansonii DC. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1901)
· Journal of Botany (1874)
· Beskrivelse af Guineeiske planter (1827)
· Journal of Botany, (1874)
· Mat. Med. Hindoostan (1813)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1888)
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Partial matches: Tak.
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