Postaka: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Postaka 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsPostaka in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Papaver somniferum L. from the Papaveraceae (Poppy) family. For the possible medicinal usage of postaka, 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Postaka in India is the name of a plant defined with Papaver somniferum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Papaver somniferum var. nigrum DC. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Postaka, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, 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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusPostaka (ಪೊಸ್ತಕ):—[noun] a number of sheets of paper on which something is written or printed, bound together within two covers; a book.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Postaka-chedi, Postakagaccha, Postakai, Postakam, Postakaya-chettu.
Full-text: Postaka-chedi.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Postaka; (plurals include: Postakas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
58. Papaver rhoeas, Linn. < [Papaveraceae (poppy family)]
60. Papaver somniferum, Linn. < [Papaveraceae (poppy family)]