Kansa: 1 definition

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Kansa 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.

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Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Kansa in India is the name of a plant defined with Chionachne gigantea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Coix koenigii (Sprengel) Thwaites & Hook.f. (among others).

2) Kansa is also identified with Chionachne koenigii It has the synonym Coix arundinacea Lam. (etc.).

3) Kansa is also identified with Coix koenigii It has the synonym Chionachne barbata (Roxb.) Duthie, nom. illeg. (etc.).

4) Kansa 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):

· Micronesica (1982)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1983)
· Mantissa (1824)
· Flora AegyptiacoArabica (1775)
· Essai d’une Nouvelle Agrostographie (1812)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1791)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Kansa, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, have a look at these references.

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