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Introduction:

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 tales

Kumkum 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)

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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.

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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 23 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:

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]

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IV butorphanol, granisetron, ketamine for post spinal shivering prevention < [2017: Volume 6, April issue 4]

Screening of antitoxic property of gandhamadan agada - a review < [2020: Volume 9, September issue 10]

Study of kumkumadi cream for ‘vyanga’ using kwath and oil phases. < [2015: Volume 4, September issue 9]

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Anti-inflammatory and mast cell protective effect of ficus religiosa < [Volume 10 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 1990]

Some Sri Lankan common pot-herbs < [Volume 23 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 2003]

Important medicinal plants of jammu and kashmir i. kesar (saffron) < [Volume 5 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 1985]

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