Kumkum: 2 definitions
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Kumkum means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
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India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: A translation of Jhaverchand Meghanis non translated folk talesKumkum refers to “Red powder to make auspicious mark”.—It is defined in the glossary attached to the study dealing with Gujarat Folk tales composed by Gujarati poet Jhaverchand Meghani (1896-1947)
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kumkum in India is the name of a plant defined with Bixa orellana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Orellana americana (Poir.) Kuntze (among others).
2) Kumkum is also identified with Euonymus tingens.
3) Kumkum is also identified with Ilex excelsa It has the synonym Cassine excelsa Wall. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Florae Nepalensis (1825)
· Flora Indica (1824)
· Methods and Findings in Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology (2008)
· Tropical and Geographical Medicine (1991)
· Fieldiana, Botany (1961)
· Anales Inst. Bot. Cavanilles (1959)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kumkum, for example chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+3): Kumkum-araung, Kumkuma kaesari, Kumkuma-chettu, Kumkumada chakke, Kumkumada mara, Kumkumagarane, Kumkumakesara, Kumkumakesari, Kumkumam, Kumkumaraga, Kumkumarasa, Kumkumaroga, Kumkumatantra, Kumkumatilakavali, Kumkumavilasa, Kumkumkesari, Kunkuma, Kunkumamoda, Kunkumanka, Kunkumapanka.
Full-text: Kumkum-araung, Adyapushpa, Aropanamgey, Tilak, Kampillaka, Pranapratishtha, Heccu.
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Search found 10 books and stories containing Kumkum; (plurals include: Kumkums). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CCI - Various other medicinal Recipes (continued) < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Chapter CCXIV - Medical treatment of snake-bite, etc. < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Chapter CCV - Various other medicinal Recipes (continued) < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 25 - Full Kajali Vrat < [Part 3 - Kankavati]
Chapter 13 - Vanadiya Ni Varta < [Part 3 - Kankavati]
Chapter 18 - Gana Gor < [Part 3 - Kankavati]
Medaram Jatra < [April – June, 2002]
My Experiences with the Mahaswami < [April – June, 1993]
Come When You Can, My Queen < [March 1949]
Temples in and around Madurantakam (by B. Mekala)
Temple as Consumer < [Chapter 2 - Temples: Role and Influence]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Settlement in Early Historic Ganga Plain (by Chirantani Das)
Part 6 - Urban centres in South Bihar (c): Pāṭaliputra Circle < [Chapter I - The Case Study of Rājagṛha]
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