Ketan, Kēṭaṉ, Kētaṉ: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Ketan means something in biology, Tamil. 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)Ketan in India is the name of a plant defined with Oryza sativa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Oryza sativa var. vulgaris Körn. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Physis. Revista de la Sociedad Argentina de Ciencias Naturales (1933)
· Journal of Botany, British and Foreign (1889)
· Botanisches Archiv (1922)
· Chin. J. Rice Sci. (1996)
· Japanese Journal of Genetics (1991)
· Kromosomo
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ketan, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconKēṭaṉ (கேடன்) noun < கேடு. [kedu.] Used usually in compounds.
1. Ruined, miserable man; கேடுடையவன். வினைக்கேடனேன் [kedudaiyavan. vinaikkedanen] (திருவாசகம் [thiruvasagam] 30, 3).
2. He who ruins; அழிப்பவன். வினைக்கேடா [azhippavan. vinaikkeda] (திருவாசகம் [thiruvasagam] 34, 1).
--- OR ---
Kētaṉ (கேதன்) noun < kēta. Kāma; காமன். (அகராதி நிகண்டு) [kaman. (agarathi nigandu)]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryKethan is another spelling for केतन [ketana].—n. 1. a house; abode; mansion; 2. place; site; vicinity; 3. flag; banner;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Ketan-ketamenal, Ketana, Ketanahallinrisimhacarya, Ketanajush, Ketanam, Ketanamalike, Ketanshali, Ketanuketikaniyayam.
Full-text: Kutiketan, Arivuketan, Cunaikketan, Kunakketan, Utanketan, Vinaikketan, Ketana, Ketan-ketamenal, Keti.
Relevant text
Search found 7 books and stories containing Ketan, Kēṭaṉ, Kētaṉ, Kedan, Kaedan, Kethan, Kaethan, Kedhan; (plurals include: Ketans, Kēṭaṉs, Kētaṉs, Kedans, Kaedans, Kethans, Kaethans, Kedhans). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Conceptual study of anatomical changes in shukravaha strotas in vandhyatva w.s.r to male infertility < [2021, Issue 4, April]
CLINICAL EFFICACY Of SHIRISH (Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth.) KWATH AS VISHAGHNA DRAVYA IN AMAVATA < [2019, Issue 11, November]
A clinical study on kshipra munchana of shukragata vata w.s.r.to premature ejaculation and its management with vanga bhasma < [2017, Issue III March,]
A Conceptual Study on Vatarakta w.s.r. to Gouty Arthritis < [Volume 11, Issue 3: May-June 2024]
A Case Study on Ek-Kustha (Psoriasis) Ayurvedic Management < [Volume 11, Issue 2: March-April 2024]
An ayurvedic approach in the management of hyperthyroidism < [Volume 7, Issue 6: November-December 2020]
Folklore in Cinema (study) (by Meghna Choudhury)
Part 2.6 - Folktales and Magic Realism in Indian Cinema < [Chapter 4 - Folklore in Indian Cinema]
Part 2.3 - Filming of Legends in Historical Cinema < [Chapter 4 - Folklore in Indian Cinema]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
An overview on utility of visha varga in rasashashtra < [2023: Volume 12, December issue 21]
Study on sandhi shareera focusing on mandala sandhi. < [2022: Volume 11, October special issue 14]
Study on Sandhi Shareera with focus on Mandala Sandhi. < [2022: Volume 11, Septmber issue 12]
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
Role of urban life style in the manifestation of vicharchika (eczema) – an observational review < [Volume 2, issue 2 (2014)]
Pharmacognostical and phytochemical investigation of peristrophe bicalyculata < [Volume 12 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1993]