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Balas 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Balas in India is the name of a plant defined with Ficus carica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ficus ovata var. octomelifolia (Warb.) Mildbr. & Burret (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1999)
· Taxon (1981)
· Enumeratio Plantarum (1805)
· Journal of Plant Research (1995)
· Études de systématique et de géographie botaniques sur la flore de Bas- et du MoyenCongo (1904)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzenge schichte und Pflanzengeographie (1911)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Balas, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, 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 (+79): Balasa, Balasa natudi, Balasabasta, Balasagara, Balasaghna, Balasagrathita, Balasahasranaman, Balasahasranamastotra, Balasaka, Balasakhi, Balasakhitva, Balasakshayakara, Balasama, Balasamanvita, Balasamdhya, Balasamdhyabha, Balasamgada, Balasamgati, Balasamgati, Balasamghattana.
Full-text (+55): Acala, Bala, Gangapeyyala, Esana Sutta, Saddha, Indriya, Saketa Jataka, Vijaya, Kashi, Matsya, Sauvira, Kulakara, Vitabhaya, Uccha, Lata, Shurasena, Ahicchatra, Kancanapuri, Vangadesha, Masapurivarta.
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Search found 14 books and stories containing Balas; (plurals include: Balases). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
I. The emptiness of nonexistence (anupalambha-śūnyatā) < [Part 2 - The ten powers and the four fearlessnesses according to the Mahāyāna]
Preliminary note (1): The ten powers and the four fearlessnesses < [Part 2 - The ten powers and the four fearlessnesses according to the Mahāyāna]
Preliminary note (2): The lists of Bodhisattva dharmas < [Part 2 - The ten powers and the four fearlessnesses according to the Mahāyāna]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 29: The people in the Manuṣyaloka < [Chapter III - The initiation and omniscience of Ajita]
Part 31: Description of Nandīśvara < [Chapter III - The initiation and omniscience of Ajita]
Part 4: Incarnation as Marīci < [Chapter I - Previous births of Mahāvīra]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Philosophy (7): Buddhist philosophical concepts < [Chapter 4 - Cultural Aspects]
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part II - Bhikkhu Vagga < [(b) Majjihma Pannasa Pali]
A study of the philosophy of Jainism (by Deepa Baruah)
Chapter IV.b - Two bodies of the Self (subtle and gross) < [Chapter IV - The concept of Self]
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Factors of Enlightenment < [Chapter VII - Abhidhamma Categories]
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