Koshamra, Kośāmra: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Koshamra means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
The Sanskrit term Kośāmra can be transliterated into English as Kosamra or Koshamra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Biology (plants and animals)
Kosamra in India is the name of a plant defined with Schleichera oleosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cussambium oleosum O. Kuntze (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (1982)
· Species Plantarum.
· Journ. Arn. Arb. (1950)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1984)
· Species Plantarum
· Interpr. Rumphius Herbarium Amboinenese (1917)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kosamra, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, 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
Sanskrit dictionary
1) Kośāmra (कोशाम्र):—[from kośa] m. Mangifera sylvatica, [Bhāvaprakāśa]
2) [v.s. ...] n. the fruit of that plant, [Suśruta]
Kośāmra (कोशाम्र):—(kośa + āmra) m. Name einer Pflanze, = kṛmivṛkṣa, sukeśaka, vulg. kośāma [Bhāvaprakāśa im Śabdakalpadruma] = ghanaskandha, vanāmra, jantupādapa, kṣudrāmra, raktāmra. lākṣāvṛkṣa, suraktaka [Rājanirghaṇṭa im Śabdakalpadruma] koṣāmra n. die Frucht (wird im [Śabdakalpadruma] durch vulg. keuḍā erklärt; keurā ist nach [VOIGT] : Sonneratia apetala Roxb. Buch.) [Suśruta 1, 141, 13. 156, 5. 183, 17. 209, 6. 211, 5. 215. 15. 2, 174, 12.]
Kośāmra (कोशाम्र):—m. Mangifera sylvatica [Materia medica of the Hindus 305.] [Rājan 11,14.15,119,] n. die Frucht.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Kshudramra, Raktamra, Vanamra, Ghanaskandha, Jantupadapa, Lakshavriksha, Sukoshaka, Saraktaka, Kusamba.
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Search found 12 books and stories containing Koshamra, Kośāmra, Kosamra; (plurals include: Koshamras, Kośāmras, Kosamras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita (by Laxmi Maji)
Classification of Drugs in the Caraka-Saṃhitā < [Chapter 4 - Diseases and Remedial measures (described in Caraka-saṃhitā)]
International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
UNRAVELING THE WOUND MANAGEMENT POTENTIALVRANYA DRAVYAS OF BHAVAPRAKASA... < [Vol. 8 No. 2: Feb (2025)]
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 5: Kalpasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Study of deepan dravyas in Bhavprakasha Nighantu by rasadi properties. < [2016: Volume 5, April issue 4]
A review article on ahara kalpana to enhancing agni < [2023: Volume 12, August issue 13]
"Kusum: A multipurpose plant from Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary." < [2017: Volume 6, April issue 4]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
Pharmacology of Shothahara Dravyas - A Literary Survey < [Vol. 3 No. 05 (2018)]
Applied aspects and critical analysis of Grahi and Stambhana Karma < [Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)