Kher: 4 definitions

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Kher means something in the history of ancient India, 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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India history and geography

Source: Shodhganga: A translation of Jhaverchand Meghanis non translated folk tales

Kher refers to “It is one type of big tree. The flowers of this tree are white and yellow. Its wood is very hard and black. Instead of lying in mud for so many years, it does not rot. It is used in construction as well as used to make furniture, carts, bows and even blacksmith uses them to make the handles of weapons. Its ghee is used to sharpen memory power and it is used in making many medicines”.—It is defined in the glossary attached to the study dealing with Gujarat Folk tales composed by Gujarati poet Jhaverchand Meghani (1896-1947)

Source: Shodhganga: Vernacular architecture of Assam with special reference to Brahmaputra Valley

Kher is an Assamese term referring to “Hay or thatch”.—It appears in the study dealing with the vernacular architecture (local building construction) of Assam whose rich tradition is backed by the numerous communities and traditional cultures.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kher [খৈৰ] in the Assamese 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 kher, 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.

Kher [ખેર] in the Gujarati language, ibid. previous identification.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Kher 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 polyacantha Willd. (among others).

2) Kher is also identified with Heteropogon contortus It has the synonym Andropogon besukiensis Steud. (etc.).

3) Kher is also identified with Selinum tenuifolium It has the synonym Selinum tenuifolium Wall..

4) Kher is also identified with Themeda arundinacea It has the synonym Andropogon arundinaceus (Roxb.) Voigt, nom. illeg., non Andropogon arundinaceus Bergius (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Reliquiae Haenkeanae (1830)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Hortus Suburbanus Calcuttensis (1845)
· Numer. List (1829)
· Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. (1968)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1980)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Kher, for example health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.

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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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