Neela: 2 definitions
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Neela 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.
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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsNeela [ನೀಲ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Staphylea cochinchinensis (Lour.) Byng & Christenh. from the Staphyleaceae (Bladdernut) family having the following synonyms: Turpinia cochinchinensis, Turpinia microcarpa, Turpinia nepalensis. For the possible medicinal usage of neela, 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) Neela in India is the name of a plant defined with Indigofera aspalathoides in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Aspalathus indica L. (among others).
2) Neela is also identified with Indigofera tinctoria It has the synonym Indigofera cinerascens DC. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Novon (1994)
· Sem. Hort. Berol. App. (1876)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Pharmazie (1987)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1992)
· Companion to the Botanical Magazine (1835)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Neela, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+79): Neela abbalige, Neela balli, Neela gokarn, Neela kashunji, Neela malli, Neela naidile, Neela thaavare, Neela thavare, Neela-gheriekurnee, Neelabralakrati, Neelagiri, Neelagiri thailada mara, Neelajeedie, Neelajibon, Neelakkurinji, Neelakurantak, Neelakuruntak, Neelakusumaa, Neelamabari, Neelamalligida.
Ends with: Nila.
Full-text: Neela gokarn, Neela abbalige, Neela-gheriekurnee, Neela balli, Neela kashunji, Neela thaavare, Neela malli, Neela naidile, Neela thavare.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Neela; (plurals include: Neelas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Aloneness < [October – December, 1980]
The Walk Out < [January - March 1977]
One Problem, Three Solutions < [January – March, 1987]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tiruppalaitturai < [Chapter II - Temples of Kulottunga I’s Time]
Harivamsha Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter 12 - A Description of the Earth < [Book 3 - Bhavishya Parva]
Chapter 114 - Krishna Rescues the Brahmana’s Sons < [Book 2 - Vishnu Parva]
Chapter 84 - The Asuras Obstructing a yajna < [Book 2 - Vishnu Parva]
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana (by Chaitali Kadia)
Saptadvīpa (1): Jambudvīpa (Introduction) < [Chapter 4 - Geographical history in the Matsya-Purāṇa]
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 7b - Kanara ne Reesamne < [Part 2 - Sorathi Baharvatiya]
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