Bakam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Bakam 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)
Bakam in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Caesalpinia sappan from the Caesalpiniaceae (Gulmohar) family having the following synonyms: Biancaea sappan. For the possible medicinal usage of bakam, 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.
1) Bakam in India is the name of a plant defined with Caesalpinia digyna in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Caesalpinia olesperma Roxb. (among others).
2) Bakam is also identified with Caesalpinia sappan It has the synonym Biancaea sappan (L.) Tod. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Der Gesellsschaft Naturforschender Freunde zu Berlin, neue Schriften (1803)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Nuovi Gen. Sp. Orto Palermo (1858)
· Recent Res. Pl. Sci.. (1979)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Bakam, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, 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: Bakaman, Bakamara, Bakamauna, Bakami-kirmyz, Bakamphusa, Bakamsanyasa, Bakamu, Bakamukha.
Relevant text
Search found 9 books and stories containing Bakam; (plurals include: Bakams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 2.5.13 < [Chapter 5 - The Liberation of Bakāsura]
Verse 2.5.14 < [Chapter 5 - The Liberation of Bakāsura]
Verse 2.5.24 < [Chapter 5 - The Liberation of Bakāsura]
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Mimamsa in Medhatithi (study) (by A. R. Joshi)
Punarvacana in Manubhasya 5.14 < [Part 3.17 - Punarvacana]
Apavada in Manubhasya 5.13 < [Part 3.6 - Apavada]
Studies in Indian Literary History (by P. K. Gode)
52. The tradition about Liaison of Jagannatha Panditaraja < [Volume 2 (1954)]
45. Studies in the History of Indian Cosmetics of a rare and Perfumery < [Volume 1 (1945)]
Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
Applied One Health < [Vol 91, No 2 (2024)]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
The Effect of Improved Water Supply on Diarrhea Prevalence of Children under... < [Volume 12, Issue 10 (2015)]
Impact on Carbon Intensity of Carbon Emission Trading—Evidence from a... < [Volume 19, Issue 19 (2022)]