Kushthaha, Kuṣṭhahā: 2 definitions
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Kushthaha 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.
The Sanskrit term Kuṣṭhahā can be transliterated into English as Kusthaha or Kushthaha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Wisdom Library: Āyurveda and botanyKuṣṭhahā (कुष्ठहा) is another name for Paṭola (Trichosanthes dioica, “pointed gourd”) according to the Bhāvaprakāśa, which is a 16th century medicinal thesaurus authored by Bhāvamiśra. The term is used throughout Ayurvedic literature. Certain plant parts of Paṭola are eaten as vegetables.
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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Kushthaha in India is the name of a plant defined with Trichosanthes cucumerina in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Trichosanthes brevibracteata Kundu (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Botany, British and Foreign (1939)
· FBI (1879)
· Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society (1942)
· Species Plantarum
· Acta Bot. Yunnan. (1994)
· Numer. List (6688)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kushthaha, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, side effects, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kushthahantar, Kushthahantri, Kushthahara.
Full-text: Patola.
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Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita (by Laxmi Maji)
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