India history and geography

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

Khok is a Tai Khamyang term referring to “rooms”.—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.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Khok [ꯈꯣꯛ] in the Manipuri language is the name of a plant identified with Albizia chinensis (Osbeck) Merr. from the Mimosaceae (Touch-me-not) family having the following synonyms: Acacia stipulacea, Mimosa chinensis, Albizia stipulata. For the possible medicinal usage of khok, 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.

Khok in the Manipuri language is the name of a plant identified with Albizia lebbeck Albizia lebbeck (L.)Benth. from the Mimosaceae (Touch-me-not) family.

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

1) Khok in India is the name of a plant defined with Albizia lebbeck in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mimosa lebbek Forssk. (among others).

2) Khok is also identified with Calotropis gigantea It has the synonym Madorius giganteus Kuntze (etc.).

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

· Hortus Kewensis (1811)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2002)
· Contributions to the Botany of India (1834)
· Phytotherapy Research (2005)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1820)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Khok, for example extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, 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.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Starts with (+19): Khok krasun, Khok krasun lek, Khok-chao-hoon, Khok-khaik, Khok-ngon, Khoka, Khokada, Khokadi, Khokai, Khokala, Khokalee, Khokalem, Khokali, Khokanem, Khokara, Khokasa, Khokavanem, Khokfraa, Khokh, Khokha.

Ends with: Buk-khungkhok, Khueang kham khok, Porongkhok, Sano-kangkhok, Tinchamkhok, Tokningkhok, Toningkhok, Ya pak khok, Yaa paak khok.

Full-text: Khueang kham khok, Khok krasun, Ya pak khok, Yaa paak khok, Khok krasun lek, Khoka, Khok-ngon, Khok-khaik, Khok-chao-hoon.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Khok; (plurals include: Khoks). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)

Buddhist Communities (c): Tai Khamyang Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 6]

Buddhist Communities (a): Tai-Khamti Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 6]

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