Kumat: 3 definitions

Introduction:

Kumat 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

Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)

Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammar

Kumat (कुमत्).—A word containing a guttural letter in it;.cf. कुमति च (kumati ca) P. VIII.4. 13.

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Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.

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Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kumat in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Senegalia senegal (L.) Britton from the Mimosaceae (Touch-me-not) family having the following synonyms: Acacia senegal, Acacia verek. For the possible medicinal usage of kumat, 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) Kumat in India is the name of a plant defined with Acacia senegal in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mimosa senegal L. (among others).

2) Kumat is also identified with Allmania nodiflora It has the synonym Chamissoa albida (R. Br. ex Hook. f.) Moq. (etc.).

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

· Species Plantarum.
· Journal of Botany (1834)
· Taxon (1979)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Wallich Numer. List (6890)

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