Barun: 2 definitions
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Barun 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 DrugsBarun in the Bengali language is the name of a plant identified with Crateva adansonii subsp. odora (Buch.-Ham.) Jacobs from the Capparaceae (Caper) family. For the possible medicinal usage of barun, 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.
Barun [বৰুন] in the Assamese language is the name of a plant identified with Crateva magna (Lour.) DC. from the Capparaceae (Caper) family having the following synonyms: Crateva nurvala, Crateva religiosa var. nurvala, Crateva lophosperma.
Barun [বরুন] in the Bengali language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Barun in India is the name of a plant defined with Crateva magna in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Triclanthera corymbosa Raf. (among others).
2) Barun is also identified with Crateva nurvala It has the synonym Crateva religiosa var. nurvala (Buch.-Ham.) Hook. f. & Thomson (etc.).
3) Barun is also identified with Sorghum halepense It has the synonym Andropogon sudanensis (Piper) Leppan & Bosman (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin du Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle (1919)
· Synopsis Plantarum Glumacearum (1854)
· Flora Brasiliensis (1883)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1827)
· J. Heredity (1984)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Barun, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, 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: Barumca, Barumtu, Baruna, Barunday, Barungi, Baruntas, Barunudi.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Barun; (plurals include: Baruns). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 35 - Treatment for chronic diarrhea (7): Vajra-dhara rasa < [Chapter III - Jvaratisara fever with diarrhoea]
Settlement in Early Historic Ganga Plain (by Chirantani Das)
The backdrop of the Srikanthacarita and the Mankhakosa (by Dhrubajit Sarma)