Karase: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Karase 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 DrugsKarase [ಕಾರಸೆ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Artemisia nilagirica (C. B. Cl.) Pamp. from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family having the following synonyms: Artemisia vulgaris, Artemisia vulgaris var. nilagirica. For the possible medicinal usage of karase, 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)Karase in India is the name of a plant defined with Solanum torvum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Solanum verapazense Standl. & Steyerm. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum seu Prodromus (Swartz) (1788)
· Cytologia (1991)
· Willdenowia (1991)
· Contributions from the University of Michigan Herbarium (1942)
· Feddes Repertorium (1990)
· Revista Brasil. Genet. (1982)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Karase, for example health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, 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 corpusKarase (ಕರಸೆ):—[noun] a variety of flat-bodied inland fish.
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Kārase (ಕಾರಸೆ):—
1) [noun] the plant Momordica balsamina of Cucurbitaceae family.
2) [noun] its fruit; balsam apple.
3) [noun] the plant Solanum stramoniaefolium of Solanaceae.
4) [noun] the plant Artemisia vulgaris of Asteraceae family; mugwort.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Karaseve.
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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Social Message of the Upanishads (by Sanchita Kundu)