Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kasmal [कसमल] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Berberis asiatica Roxb. ex DC. from the Berberidaceae (Barberry) family having the following synonyms: Berberis hypoleuca, Berberis asiatica var. clarkeana. For the possible medicinal usage of kasmal, 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.

Kasmal [કસમલ] in the Gujarati language is the name of a plant identified with Berberis lycium Royle from the Berberidaceae (Barberry) family having the following synonyms: Berberis afghanica, Berberis angustifolia, Berberis heteracantha.

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

1) Kasmal in India is the name of a plant defined with Berberis aristata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Berberis aristata Sims.

2) Kasmal is also identified with Berberis asiatica It has the synonym Berberis asiatica Griff. (etc.).

3) Kasmal is also identified with Berberis chitria It has the synonym Berberis chitria Buch.-Ham. ex Lindl. (etc.).

4) Kasmal is also identified with Berberis lycium.

5) Kasmal is also identified with Berberis vulgaris.

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

· Systema Naturae (1821)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1988)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2010)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Phytotherapy Research (1995)
· Phytotherapy Research (2008)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Kasmal, for example extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, side effects, chemical composition, 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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Starts with: Kashmala, Kashmalacetas, Kashmalamaya, Kashmali, Kashmalya, Kasmale.

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Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)

50. Berberis aristata, D.C. < [Berberidaceae (barberry family)]

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