Babul: 3 definitions

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Introduction:

Babul means something in Hindi, 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.

Ambiguity: Although Babul has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Babula.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Babul [बबूल] in the Hindi 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 babul, 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.

Babul [बबूल] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.

Babul in the Urdu language, ibid. previous identification.

Babul in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Senegalia senegal (L.) Britton from the Mimosaceae (Touch-me-not) family having the following synonyms: Acacia senegal, Acacia verek.

Babul [बबूल] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Vachellia nilotica subsp. tomentosa (Benth.) Kyal. & Boatwr. from the Mimosaceae (Touch-me-not) family having the following synonyms: Acacia arabica, Acacia arabica var. tomentosa.

Babul [बाबुळ] in the Konkani language, ibid. previous identification.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Babul in English is the name of a plant defined with Acacia nilotica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mimosa scorpioides L. (among others).

2) Babul in India is also identified with Acacia farnesiana It has the synonym Mimosa acicularis Poir. (etc.).

3) Babul is also identified with Ocimum basilicum It has the synonym Plectranthus barrelieri Spreng. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Australian Journal of Botany (1997)
· Ceiba (2003)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1985)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1984)
· Journal of the Indian Botanical Society (1986)
· Taxon (1979)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Babul, for example side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, have a look at these references.

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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

Hindi dictionary

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Babul in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) the acacia tree; —[bokara/lagakara ama cahana] he that soweth vice shalt not reap virtue..—babul (बबूल) is alternatively transliterated as Babūla.

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