Kha che: 1 definition
Introduction:
Kha che 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)Kha che in Tibetan is the name of a plant defined with Crocus sativus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Geanthus autumnalis Raf. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2004)
· Regnum Vegetabile, or ‘a Series of Handbooks for the Use of Plant Taxonomists and Plant Geographers’ (1993)
· Fl. Ital. (1860)
· Nomenclator Botanicus (1840)
· Gard. Chron. (1879)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kha che, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, chemical composition, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Kha-che gur-gum, Caturthasadbhavopadesha, Sukshmavarttabhatta, Ratnavajra.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Kha che; (plurals include: Kha ches). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 3 - Defense of the Teaching by Ma Lotsawa, Zhama, and her brother < [Book 4 - New Traditions of Secret Mantra]
Chapter 11 - Drigung Chojay lineage (vii): bal bu gong pa < [Book 8 - The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)]
Chapter 4 - Pramāṇavārtika lineages < [Book 6 - The Origin of the Mādhyamika (middle way)]
Bodhisattvacharyavatara (by Andreas Kretschmar)
Text Section 151-153 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
Khenpo Kunpal's Commentary (tibetan)
Translator’s Introduction < [Introduction Text]