Karkade, Karkaḍe, Karkadé: 2 definitions

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Karkade 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)

Karkade in English is the name of a plant defined with Hibiscus sabdariffa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hibiscus sabdariffa var. bhaghalpuriensis A. Howard & G. Howard (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Taxon (2001)
· Allgemeine MedizinischPharmazeutische Flora (1857)
· A Handbook of the Sherbro Language. (1921)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Plantae Surinamenses (1775)

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

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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.

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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Karkaḍe (ಕರ್ಕಡೆ):—[noun] a weapon (sword ?) with sharp teeth.

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Kārkaḍe (ಕಾರ್ಕಡೆ):—[noun] the last days or end of rainy season.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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