Kaphe: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kaphe 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 DrugsKaphe in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Coffea arabica from the Rubiaceae (Coffee) family. For the possible medicinal usage of kaphe, 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Kaphe in India is the name of a plant defined with Coffea arabica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Coffea arabica var. pendula Cramer (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Mededeelingen uitgeven van het Department van Landbouw in NederlandschIndië (1913)
· Fl. Trop. E. Africa, Rubiaceae (1988)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kaphe, for example side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, 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: Kaphelu.
Full-text: Bhastaka.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Kaphe; (plurals include: Kaphes). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) (by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah)
2. Impact of Environment on Human Mind and Body < [Chapter 7 - Environmental awareness and Hygiene Conciousness]
Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita (by Laxmi Maji)
2a. Tuberculosis (Yakṣmā or Rājayakṣmā) in the Atharvaveda < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Remedies in Atharvaveda and Caraka-Saṃhitā]
3b. Udararoga (Udara disease) in the Caraka-saṃhitā < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Remedies in Atharvaveda and Caraka-Saṃhitā]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 2 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 8 - Vāyu, Pitta and Kapha < [Chapter XIII - Speculations in the Medical Schools]