Khas-khas: 2 definitions
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Khas-khas 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKhas-Khas [ख़स-ख़स] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Papaver rhoeas L. from the Papaveraceae (Poppy) family having the following synonyms: Papaver arvense, Papaver dubium var. stipitatum. For the possible medicinal usage of khas-khas, 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)1) Khas-khas in English is the name of a plant defined with Vetiveria zizanioides in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Chamaeraphis muricata (Retz.) Merr. (among others).
2) Khas-khas in India is also identified with Papaver somniferum It has the synonym Papaver somniferum var. coccineum Maire (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· An Enumeration of Philippine Flowering Plants (1922)
· Symbolae Antillarum (1903)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1783)
· Bulletin de l’Institut Française d’Afrique Noire (1960)
· Flora of the British West Indian Islands (1864)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Khas-khas, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, 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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Partial matches: Khash.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Khas-khas; (plurals include: khases). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
58. Papaver rhoeas, Linn. < [Papaveraceae (poppy family)]
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
The Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)
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