Alternative spellings of this word include Babul.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Babula [बबुला] 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 babula, 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) Babula in India 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) Babula is also identified with Acacia senegal It has the synonym Acacia circummarginata Chiov. (etc.).

3) Babula is also identified with Eulaliopsis binata It has the synonym Spodiopogon binatus (Retz.) Roberty (etc.).

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

· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1928)
· An English and Oriya dictionary. (1873)
· Plantae Indiae Batavae Orientalis (1857)
· Hooker’s Icones Plantarum (3262)
· Encycl. (Lamarck) (1783)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1990)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Babula, for example chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, 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

1) Babūla (बबूल) [Also spelled babul]:—(nm) the acacia tree; —[bokara/lagākara āma cāhanā] he that soweth vice shalt not reap virtue.

2) Babūlā (बबूला):—(nm) a bubble; whirlwind.

3) Bābula (बाबुल) [Also spelled babul]:—(nm) father.

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See also (Relevant definitions)

Ends with: Agababula.

Full-text: Kikara, Kikar, Babul, Boya, Vitex quinata, Aag, Aga.

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