Kodo dhan: 1 definition
Introduction:
Kodo dhan 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Kodo dhan in India is the name of a plant defined with Paspalum scrobiculatum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Paspalum virgatum var. purpurascens (Elliott) Alph. Wood) (Latin scrobiculus ‘a little ditch’ (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Grasses of Burma (1960)
· Flora of Tropical East Africa (1982)
· Darwiniana (1924)
· Grasses of Ceylon (1956)
· Blumea (1985)
· A Sketch of the Botany of SouthCarolina and Georgia (1816)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kodo dhan, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Relevant text
No search results for Kodo dhan; (plurals include: Kodo dhans) in any book or story.