Qasab: 1 definition
Introduction:
Qasab 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)
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Qasab in Arabic is the name of a plant defined with Arundo donax in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Aira bengalensis (Retz.) J.F. Gmel. (among others).
2) Qasab is also identified with Saccharum officinarum It has the synonym Saccharum officinarum subsp. sinense (Roxb.) Burkill (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Grasses of Burma (1960)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Flora Brasiliensis (1883)
· Synopseos Plantarum (1805)
· Regnum Vegetabile, or ‘a Series of Handbooks for the Use of Plant Taxonomists and Plant Geographersâ€� (1993)
· Öfversigt af Förhandlingar: Kongl. Svenska VetenskapsAkademien (1855)
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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Qasab lahlu, Qasab sakkuri, Qasab-uz-zarirah, Qasabe-sakar, Qasabhuva, Qasabussakar, Qasabuzzarirah.
Full-text: Qasab sakkuri, Qasab lahlu, Qasab-uz-zarirah.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Qasab; (plurals include: Qasabs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Ayurvedic drugs in unani materia medica < [Volume 9 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 1990]