Babbula, Babbūla: 8 definitions
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Babbula means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Google Books: Essentials of AyurvedaBabbūla (बब्बूल).—The Sanskrit name for an important Ayurvedic drug.—The plant grows mostly in arid zone. It is astringent, rough, pacifies kapha and pitta and is useful in cough and diarrhoea.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Dharmashastra (religious law)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-śāstraBabbula (बब्बुल) is a Sanskrit word, identified with Acacia nilotica (prickly acacia) by various scholars in their translation of the Śukranīti. This tree is mentioned as having thorns, and should therefore be considered as wild. The King shoud place such trees in forests (not in or near villages). He should nourish them by stoole of goats, sheep and cows, water as well as meat. Acacia nilotica is a synonym of Vachellia nilotica.
The following is an ancient Indian horticultural recipe for the nourishment of such trees:
According to Śukranīti 4.4.110-112: “The powder of the dungs of goats and sheep, the powder of Yava (barley), Tila (seeds), beef as well as water should be kept together (undisturbed) for seven nights. The application of this water leads very much to the growth in flowers and fruits of all trees (such as babbula).”
Dharmashastra (धर्मशास्त्र, dharmaśāstra) contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsBabbula [बब्बुला] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Vachellia nilotica subsp. indica (Benth.) Kyal. & Boatwr. from the Mimosaceae (Touch-me-not) family having the following synonyms: Acacia nilotica subsp. indica, Acacia arabica var. indica. For the possible medicinal usage of babbula, 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)1) Babbula in India is the name of a plant defined with Acacia farnesiana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Poponax venosa Britton ex Britton & Killip (among others).
2) Babbula is also identified with Acacia nilotica It has the synonym Mimosa scorpioides Forssk. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Harvard Papers in Botany (2003)
· An English and Oriya dictionary. (1873)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1950)
· Phytologia (2005)
· Prodromus Florae Peninsulae Indiae Orientalis (1834)
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (5264)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Babbula, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, 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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryBabbula (बब्बुल) or Babbūla (बब्बूल).—Acacia Arabica (Mar. bābhūḷa).
Derivable forms: babbulaḥ (बब्बुलः), babbūlaḥ (बब्बूलः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryBabbula (बब्बुल):—([Subhāṣitāvali]) and babbūla ([Śārṅgadhara-paddhati]) m. Acacia Arabica (cf. varvūra).
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Babbūla (बब्बूल) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Babbūla.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryBabbūla (बब्बूल) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Babbūla.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
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Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 16 - Treatment of Udara-roga (13): Vinoda-vidyadhara rasa < [Chapter VI - Diseases affecting the belly (udara-roga)]
Part 34 - Treatment for chronic diarrhea (6): Vahni-jvala rasa < [Chapter III - Jvaratisara fever with diarrhoea]
Part 17 - Advantages of iatro-medical treatment < [Chapter I - General health prescriptions]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 13 - Semi-poison (13): Jaya (or bhang, bhanga, Cannabis sativa) < [Chapter XXXI - Upavisha (semi-poisons)]
Part 4 - Vanga-kalpa < [Chapter VI - Metals (6): Vanga (tin)]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 3: The eight dreams < [Chapter XIII - Śrī Mahāvīra’s nirvāṇa]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa) (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 4 - Process for creation of Dhanya-abhra (paddy mica) < [Chapter I - Uparasa (1): Abhra or Abhraka (mica)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Chapter 3 - Symptoms and treatment of Kasa (cough)
Chapter 4 - Symptoms and treatment of Asthma (shvasa) and Cough (hikka)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 1 - Alchemical apparatus (yantra) < [Chapter VI - Laboratory equipment]
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