Balarakshasi, Balārākṣasi: 3 definitions
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Balarakshasi 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 DrugsBalarakshasi [ಬಲರಾಕ್ಷಸಿ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Pavonia zeylanica (L.) Cav. from the Malvaceae (Mallow) family. For the possible medicinal usage of balarakshasi, 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) Balarakshasi in India is the name of a plant defined with Pavonia odorata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hibiscus oligosandrus Buch-Ham. (among others).
2) Balarakshasi is also identified with Pavonia zeylanica.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of the British Ind. (1874)
· Cytologia (1981)
· Species Plantarum. (1822)
· Blumea (1966)
· Taxon (1980)
· Monadelphiae Classis Dissertationes Decem (1786)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Balarakshasi, for example health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusBalārākṣasi (ಬಲಾರಾಕ್ಷಸಿ):—[noun] = ಬಲರಕ್ಕಸಿ [balarakkasi].
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Bālarākṣasi (ಬಾಲರಾಕ್ಷಸಿ):—
1) [noun] the plant Pavonia odorata of Malvaceae family; fragrant sticky mallow.
2) [noun] another plant Pavonia zeylanica of the same family.
3) [noun] the plant Alocasia indica of Araceae family; large-leaved caladium.
4) [noun] another plant Alocasia montana of the same family.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Bala, Rakshasi.
Full-text: Balarakshasa.
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