Kostam, Kōṣṭam: 4 definitions
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Kostam means something in biology, Tamil. 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKostam [கோஷ்டம்] in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta from the Costaceae (Spiral Ginger) family having the following synonyms: Costus speciosus, Cheilocostus speciosus, Amomum arboreum. For the possible medicinal usage of kostam, 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Koshtam in India is the name of a plant defined with Saussurea auriculata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Saussurea hypoleuca Spreng. ex DC. (among others).
2) Koshtam is also identified with Saussurea costus It has the synonym Aplotaxis lappa Decaisne (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Iconographia Cormophytorum Sinicorum (6700)
· CIS Chromosome Inform. Serv. (1993)
· Linnaea (1846)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1838)
· Fl. Yunnan. (2003)
· Nouvelles Archives du Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle (1888)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Koshtam, for example extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, have a look at these references.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kostam in India is the name of a plant defined with Cheilocostus speciosus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Costus sericeus Blume (among others).
2) Kostam is also identified with Saussurea costus It has the synonym Aucklandia lappa Decne. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Observationes Botanicae (1791)
· Systema Naturae, ed. 13 (1791)
· Fl. Yunnan. (2003)
· Flora Reipublicae Popularis Sinicae (1981)
· Taxon (2006)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kostam, for example extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, health benefits, 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
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconKōṣṭam (கோஷ்டம்) noun < kuṣṭha.
1. Costus shrub, Saussurea lappa; ஒருவகை வாசனைச் செடி. [oruvagai vasanais sedi.] (M. M.)
2. Arabian costum, medium shrub, Costus speciosus; ஒருவகைச் செடி. [oruvagais sedi.]
3. Putchock; வாசனைப்பண்டவகை. [vasanaippandavagai.]
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Kōṣṭam (கோஷ்டம்) noun < ghōṣa. Tumult, uproar, boisterousness, as of the sea; ஆரவாரம். [aravaram.] Local usage
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kostamu.
Full-text: Ven-kostam, Chagal koshtam, Vintiyavacani, Koshtippu, Kukaimancal, Upariyavi, Viyappiyam, Viyati, Kuttiyitukki, Kutavan, Kutam, Kuti, Kuttu.
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