Bahua: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Bahua means something in 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Bahua in India is the name of a plant defined with Chenopodium album in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Atriplex alba Crantz (among others).
2) Bahua is also identified with Chenopodium hederiforme It has the synonym Atriplex alba Scop. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Delic. Fl. Faun. Insubr. (1787)
· Deutsche Botanische Monatsschrift (1901)
· J. Palynol. (1980)
· Acta Horti Gothoburgensis (1938)
· American Midland Naturalist (1943)
· Acta Phytotaxonomica et Geobotanica (1962)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Bahua, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Bahua (बहुअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Bahu.
Bahua has the following synonyms: Bahuaya.
2) Bahua (बहुअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Prabhūta.
3) Bāhuā (बाहुआ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Bāhuka.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Bahuabathu, Bahualikamma, Bahuar, Bahuaya, Bahuayami.
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