Synonyms and definitions of kausumbha - Carthamus tinctorius Linn.

kausumbha :

Close-up of the flowers Photograph by: Pseudoanas

Definition

Middle French safleur; originally from Arabic اَصْفَر‎ (aṣfar, “yellow”) but influenced by safran (“saffron”) and fleur (“flower”).

Synonyms

Synonyms in Ayurveda: kusumbha, varddhaki, pita, alakta, vastraranjani, kamalottara, kusumba

Vahnishika- the flower is reddish like fire
Vastraranjaka - oil is used for dyeing of cloth
Peetam - yellow coloured flowers

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