Karat: 1 definition
Karat 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)
Karat in India is the name of a plant defined with Sterculia urens in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Kavalama urens (Roxb.) Raf. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1984)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1795)
· Sylva Telluriana (1838)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1987)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Karat, for example chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, 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)
Starts with (+48): Karat besi, Karat tree, Karat-bet, Karata, Karatab, Karatabangada, Karatachi, Karatadana, Karataka, Karatala, Karatalabhiksha, Karataladhrita, Karatalagata, Karatalaka, Karatalakshana, Karatalam, Karatalamala, Karatalamalaka, Karatalamalakavat, Karatalamaram.
Ends with: Ekarat, Hakarat, Hikarat, Kamakarat, Sakarat.
Full-text: Karat besi, Karat tree, Karat-bet, Aramkri, Suveda, Janat, Cira, Kri.
Search found 7 books and stories containing Karat; (plurals include: Karats). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 8.91.4 < [Sukta 91]
Rig Veda 6.48.15 < [Sukta 48]
Rig Veda 2.41.12 < [Sukta 41]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 35 - Dvārakā: Eminence of name < [Section 4 - Dvārakā-māhātmya]
Chapter 26 - Worship of Hari on the twelfth day < [Section 4 - Dvārakā-māhātmya]
Chapter 38 - Sitting awake throughout the night at Cakratīrtha on the banks of Gomatī < [Section 4 - Dvārakā-māhātmya]
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Doshi Ma Nee Vato < [Part 4 - Dadajee Ni Vato]
Rivers in Ancient India (study) (by Archana Sarma)
1(g). Function of Sarasvatī < [Chapter 2 - The Rivers in the Saṃhitā Literature]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 38 - Thirukanatumullur or Tirukkanattumullur (Hymn 57) < [Volume 3.4 - Pilgrim’s progress: with Paravai]
Satapatha-brahmana (by Julius Eggeling)
Kāṇḍa VII, adhyāya 5, brāhmaṇa 1 < [Seventh Kāṇḍa]