title: [Kabikaj-(see symbol test) and the buttercup: Ranunculus asiaticus L].
abstract: In Islamic tradition, the talismanic inscription "Yâ Kebîkeç- O Kabikaj" was believed to protect manuscripts against insects. Also in medicinal manuscripts there are several passages referring to Kabikaj used as a drug. In this study, the use of Kabikaj in medicinal manuscripts is investigated. As a result, Kabikaj is stated to be a species of Ranunculaceae family: Ranunculus asiaticus L.
authors.affiliation: Biyoloji Oğretmeni, Kaynarca Sevket Sabanci Lisesi, Fevzi Cakmak C., No: 36, 34899, Pendik. mustafay007@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Mustafa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yavuz
mesh_terms: D019448:Ethnobotany / Q000266:history; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D007514:Islam / Q000266:history; D008374:Manuscripts, Medical as Topic / Q000266:history; D008517:Phytotherapy / Q000266:history*; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000737:chemistry / Q000266:history / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D031947:Ranunculus / Q000737:chemistry / Q000145:classification
chemical_list: D010936:Plant Extracts