Belerica: 1 definition
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Belerica 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)Belerica in India is the name of a plant defined with Calotropis gigantea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Madorius giganteus Kuntze (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Hortus Kewensis (1811)
· Fitoterapia (2007)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Revised Handb. to the Flora of Ceylon (1973)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Belerica, for example chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, 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)
Full-text (+8): Anilaghnaka, Vibhitaka, Kalidruma, Vishaghna, Harada, Gotimga, Behada, Shamtimara, Vahedaka, Karshaphala, Vibhitaki, Aksha, Vehala, Bhutavasa, Vibhita, Bibhitaka, Bahuviryya, Bahuvirya, Syandana, Hirada.
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Search found 9 books and stories containing Belerica; (plurals include: Belericas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 252 - Greatness of Trees < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 50 - Mastering the mantra of Aghora < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
Chapter 25 - The holy rites of fire pertaining to Śiva < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 13 - The Saṃsāra—a forest: An allegory < [Book 5 - Fifth Skandha]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 10: Kapila’s births < [Chapter I - Five previous incarnations]
Part 16: Resumption of Nala story < [Chapter III - Vasudeva’s Marriage with Kanakavatī and her Former Incarnations]
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
On root medicince, etc. < [6. Medicine (Bhesajja)]
Parama Samhita (English translation) (by Krishnaswami Aiyangar)
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