Khayar: 2 definitions
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Khayar 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 DrugsKhayar [खयर] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Senegalia catechu (L.f.) P.J.H.Hurter & Mabb. from the Mimosaceae (Touch-me-not) family having the following synonyms: Acacia catechu, Mimosa catechu, Acacia wallichiana. For the possible medicinal usage of khayar, 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.
Khayar [खयर] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.
Khayar [खयर] in the Nepali language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Khayar in India is the name of a plant defined with Acacia catechu in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acacia catechu (L.f.) Brandis (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1996)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1981)
· The forest flora of North-West and Central India (1874)
· Species Plantarum.
· London Journal of Botany (1842)
· Plant-Book
If you are looking for specific details regarding Khayar, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Khayara, Khayaraghari, Khayarakka.
Ends with: Gannaune-khayar.
Full-text: Kshitikshama, Khadira, Putimeda, Madira, Gannaune-khayar, Kushthari, Tiktaka, Krishnasara, Patira.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Khayar; (plurals include: Khayars). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Jain Remains of Ancient Bengal (by Shubha Majumder)
Archaeological sites in Chandraketugarh (North Twenty Four Parganas) < [Chapter 4 - Distribution of Sites Yielding Jaina Remains]
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 6 - The origin and activities of Alakṣmī < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
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