Kans: 2 definitions
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Kans 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 DrugsKans [कांस] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Saccharum spontaneum Saccharum spontaneum L. from the Poaceae (Grass) family. For the possible medicinal usage of kans, 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.
Kans [काँस] in the Nepali language, ibid. previous identification.
Kans [कांस] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Saccharum bengalense Retz. from the Poaceae (Grass) family having the following synonyms: Erianthus munja, Saccharum munja, Saccharum sara.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kans in India is the name of a plant defined with Halopyrum mucronatum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Eragrostis mucronata Roem. & Schult. (among others).
2) Kans is also identified with Imperata cylindrica It has the synonym Calamagrostis lagurus (L.) Koeler (etc.).
3) Kans is also identified with Saccharum bengalense It has the synonym Erianthus munja (Roxb.) Jeswiet (etc.).
4) Kans is also identified with Saccharum spontaneum It has the synonym Tricholaena semidecumbens (Roxb.) Schult. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1986)
· Journal of Japanese Grassland Science (1991)
· Hortus Bengalensis, or a catalogue … (1814)
· Taxon (2000)
· Agra University Journal of Research (Science) (1957)
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1887)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kans, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, 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 (+31): Kan-ceriitu, Kancakip, Kancarukkarai, Kancatai, Kancattu, Kancay, Kancayppu, Kanceruku, Kancimpuli, Kancirattai, Kanciva, Kancokku, Kancuruttu, Kansa, Kansaalfa, Kansado, Kansaki, Kansamba, Kansanne, Kansari.
Ends with: Sanu kans.
Full-text: Sanu kans.
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