Kustam, Kuṣṭam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kustam means something in biology, Tamil. 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kustam in India is the name of a plant defined with Saussurea auriculata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Theodorea auriculata Kuntze (among others).
2) Kustam is also identified with Saussurea costus It has the synonym Aplotaxis lappa Decaisne (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Phytomedicine (2002)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of (1845)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1838)
· Annals and Magazine of Natural History (1841)
· Fl. Yunnan. (2003)
· Iconographia Cormophytorum Sinicorum (6700)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kustam, for example side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconKuṣṭam (குஷ்டம்) noun < kuṣṭha. Leprosy; பெருவியாதி. [peruviyathi.]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kushtamakushta.
Ends with: Ankushtam, Kapalakushtam, Perunkushtam, Vellaikkushtam.
Full-text: Kushtam, Vellaikkushtam, Perunkushtam, Kapalakushtam, Arshangi, Viyati, Kuttam, Kuttu.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Kustam, Kuṣṭam, Kushtam, Kushdam; (plurals include: Kustams, Kuṣṭams, Kushtams, Kushdams). 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 CCXV - Various Recipes < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Chapter CCXIII - Other Medicinal Recipes (continued) < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
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