Khans: 2 definitions
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Khans 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.
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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKhans in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Imperata cylindrica Imperata cylindrica (L.) P.Beauv. from the Poaceae (Grass) family. For the possible medicinal usage of khans, 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)Khans in India is the name of a plant defined with Imperata cylindrica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Calamagrostis lagurus (L.) Koeler (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Anales del Museo Nacional de Buenos Aires (1911)
· Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon (1900)
· Nomenclator Botanicus (1797)
· Essai d’une Nouvelle Agrostographie (1812)
· Synopseos Plantarum (1805)
· Vascular Plants of the Hengduan Mountains (2299)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Khans, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, 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.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Khans; (plurals include: Khanses). 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 - Nalanda Monastery < [Book 15 - Monastic Systems]
The Experience of Renaissance in “Kanthapura” < [January – March, 1981]
India After the Fourth General < [April 1967]
India After the Fourth General < [April 1967]