Kusum, Kusūṃ: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Kusum means something in Marathi, Hindi, 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKusum [কুসুম] in the Bengali language is the name of a plant identified with Tamilnadia uliginosa (Retz.) Tirveng. & Sastre from the Rubiaceae (Coffee) family having the following synonyms: Gardenia uliginosa, Catunaregam uliginosa, Randia uliginosa, Gardenia pomifera. For the possible medicinal usage of kusum, 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.
Kusum [कुसुम] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Schleichera oleosa (Lour.) Oken from the Sapindaceae (Soapberry) family.
Kusum [कुसुम] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Carthamus tinctorius L. from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family having the following synonyms: Carduus tinctorius, Centaurea carthamus, Carthamus tinctorius var. tinctorius .
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kusum in India is the name of a plant defined with Rivea hypocrateriformis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Kusum is also identified with Carthamus tinctorius.
3) Kusum is also identified with Schleichera oleosa It has the synonym Cussambium oleosum O. Kuntze (etc.).
4) Kusum in Malaysia is also identified with Brucea javanica It has the synonym Gonus amarissimus Lour. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journ. Arn. Arb. (1950)
· Species Plantarum
· Journal of the Indian Botanical Society (1990)
· Journal of the Arnold Arboretum (1928)
· Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin (1910)
· Allgemeine Naturgeschichte
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kusum, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, 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
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarykusūṃ (कुसूं).—n A tenon. 2 An enclosing wall (as around a house, garden, or village). 3 C (Commonly kusaḷa) The beard or awn (of grains and grasses).
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishkusūṃ (कुसूं).—n A tenon. An enclosing wall. The awn of grains or grasses.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryKusum in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a flower..—kusum (कुसुम) is alternatively transliterated as Kusuma.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+202): Kucumakaram, Kucumam, Kucumantar, Kucumpa, Kucumpaccelai, Kucumpai-malarmani, Kucumpu, Kushumbhaka, Kushumbhaparvata, Kusum beeja, Kusum phal, Kusum phool, Kusuma, Kusuma arati, Kusuma chettu, Kusumabana, Kusumabanavilasa, Kusumabha, Kusumabhava, Kusumabhijna.
Ends with: Bankusum, Barhikusum, Darakusum, Gamvakusum, Jaba kusum, Japa-kusum, Japaa-kusum, Japakusum, Juba-kusum, Kamini-kusum, Karanakusum, Lamb-pankusum, Pankusum, Phool kusum, Vankusum.
Full-text (+199): Kusuma, Karanakusum, Akashakusuma, Vyatirekin, Kusum phool, Kumsa, Phool kusum, Kusum phal, Kusum beeja, Jaba kusum, Vyakopa, Vishayiya, Dabhada, Vedakara, Vyavadesha, Bhramatva, Vishvadrish, Samanyatva, Samavayatva, Shailasara.
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