Bach: 2 definitions

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Bach 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.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Bach [बच] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Acorus calamus L. from the Araceae (Arum) family. For the possible medicinal usage of bach, 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.

Bach in the Bengali language, ibid. previous identification.

Bach in the Assamese language, ibid. previous identification.

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

1) Bach in India is the name of a plant defined with Acorus calamus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acorus americanus Raf. (among others).

2) Bach is also identified with Salix tetrasperma It has the synonym Pleiarina tetrasperma (Roxb.) N. Chao & G.T. Gong (etc.).

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

· Biotechnol. J.
· Botaničeskij Žurnal (1783)
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· Pap. Michigan Acad. Sci. (1931)
· Flora de Filipinas, ed. 2
· Canad. Journal of Botany (2248)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Bach, 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.

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