Kulthi: 3 definitions

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Introduction:

Kulthi 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.

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Nighantu (Synonyms and Characteristics of Drugs and technical terms)

Source: WorldCat: Rāj nighaṇṭu

Kulthi in the Hindi and Marathi language is another name for Kulatthā, medicinal plant identified with Dolichos biflorus Linn. which is a synonym of Vigna unguiculata subsp. unguiculata (L.) Walp. or “cowpea” from the Fabaceae or “legume” family of flowering plants, according to verse 5.71-72 of the 13th-century Raj Nighantu or Rājanighaṇṭu. The fifth chapter (parpaṭādi-varga) of this book enumerates sixty varieties of smaller plants (kṣudra-kṣupa). Other than the Hindi/Marathi word Kulthi, there are more synonyms identified for this plant among which seven are in Sanskrit.

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kulthi [कुलथी] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Rhynchosia minima (L.)DC. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Dolicholus minimus, Dolichos minimus. For the possible medicinal usage of kulthi, 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) Kulthi in India is the name of a plant defined with Tephrosia candida in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Kiesera sericea Reinw. (among others).

2) Kulthi is also identified with Tephrosia purpurea It has the synonym Galega diffusa Roxb. (etc.).

3) Kulthi is also identified with Vigna unguiculata It has the synonym Phaseolus unguiculatus (L.) Piper (etc.).

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

· Mémoires de l’Institut Égyptien (1889)
· Phytochemistry (1986)
· Mantissa Plantarum (1767)
· Amoenitates Academ…. (1759)
· Sylloge Plantarum Novarum (1828)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1788)

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

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Search found 9 books and stories containing Kulthi; (plurals include: Kulthis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Role of pathyaahara in the management of mutrashmari < [2019, Issue 5, May]

Role of different food articles in the management of medoroga (sthoulya) or obesity < [2018, Issue VIII, August]

Clinical description of obesity w.s.r to atisthoolta < [2014, Issue III May-June]

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Study of obesity andamp; management with ayurvedic prospective < [2017: Volume 6, May issue 5]

Study on kulthyadi guda and pranayam for COPD management. < [2020: Volume 9, June issue 6]

A brief resume of the genus, dolichos < [2017: Volume 6, August issue 8]

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Ayurvedic management of amoebic liver abscess-a case report < [Volume 13 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2022]

12. The Judgement of Meals (bhojana-vicāra) < [Chapter 8 - Monthly and Daily Revolutions]

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Dolichos biflorus Linn. ameliorates diabetic complications in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats < [Volume 35 (4); 2014 (Oct-Dec)]