Bemdi, Beṃdī, Bendi: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Bemdi means something in Hindi, 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Bendi.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsBendi in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Kydia calycina Roxb. from the Malvaceae (Mallow) family. For the possible medicinal usage of bendi, 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.
Bendi in the Kannada language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Bendi in India is the name of a plant defined with Abelmoschus esculentus 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 longifolius Sessé & Moc. (among others).
2) Bendi is also identified with Hibiscus esculentus It has the synonym Hibiscus longifolius Sessé & Moc. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Fl. Mexic., ed. 2 (1894)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1979)
· Flora de Veracruz (1992)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1983)
· Plantas que curam e cortam feitiços. (1988)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Bendi, for example health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, 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
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryBeṃdī (बेंदी) [Also spelled bendi]:—(nf) an ornament worn on the forehead (by women); an ornamental mark (of vermilion etc.) on the forehead.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Bemdiga.
Ends with: Hamsabemdi.
Full-text: Bendi, Venda bendi.
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