Kohi, Kohī: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kohi means something in Jainism, Prakrit, 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)1) Kohi in India is the name of a plant defined with Alnus nepalensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Betula boshia Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don, nom. nud. (among others).
2) Kohi in Nigeria is also identified with Prosopis africana It has the synonym Entada coulteria Roberty (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (1824)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
· Nouv. Mémoires de la Société Impériale des Naturalistes de Moscou (1861)
· Journal of Botany (1841)
· Economic Botany (1990)
· Flore Française. (1805)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kohi, for example health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryKohi (कोहि) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Krodhin.
Kohi has the following synonyms: Kohilla.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kohi bhang, Kohi bood, Kohi-kohi, Kohi-maur, Kohier, Kohilla, Kohin, Kohinur, Kohinura, Kohira, Kohisu, Kohita.
Ends with: Aru-kohi, Jokohi, Kohi-kohi, Zireh kohi.
Full-text: Kohi bhang, Zireh kohi, Kohi bood, Krodhin, Kohilla, Kohi-maur, Kuhu.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Kohi, Kōhi, Kohī; (plurals include: Kohis, Kōhis, Kohīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 160 - The Story of the Mother of Kumārakassapa < [Chapter 12 - Atta Vagga (Self)]
Bamiyan Buddhas < [October – December, 2001]
Kavyamimamsa of Rajasekhara (Study) (by Debabrata Barai)