Onkan: 1 definition
Introduction:
Onkan means something in 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Onkan in India is the name of a plant defined with Carum copticum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Carum copticum H. Karst. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2000)
· Enumeratio Plantarum Horti Regii Berolinensis Altera (1821)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1785)
· World Applied Sciences Journal (2008)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies (2009)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Onkan, for example chemical composition, side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, 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)
Ends with: Conkan, Komkan, North Konkan, Ponkan, South Konkan, Tonkan.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Onkan; (plurals include: Onkans). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 2 - The Philosophy of the drama of creation < [Volume 4.2.1 - Philosophy of Nature]