Bidanga: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Bidanga 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 DrugsBidanga in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Embelia tsjeriam-cottam (Roem. & Schult.) A.DC. from the Primulaceae (Primrose) family having the following synonyms: Embelia basaal, Embelia robusta. For the possible medicinal usage of bidanga, 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) Bidanga in India is the name of a plant defined with Embelia ribes in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Samara ribes (Burm. f.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Kurz (among others).
2) Bidanga is also identified with Embelia tsjeriam-cottam It has the synonym Embelia tsjeriamcottam A. DC. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Natural history (1877)
· Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal.
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1832)
· Mantissa Plantarum (1771)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1824)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Bidanga, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, 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)
Ends with: Nibidanga.
Full-text: Tanduliya.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Bidanga; (plurals include: Bidangas). 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 2: Minerals (uparasa) (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 5 - Use of essence of Makshika < [Chapter II - Uparasa (2): Makshika (pyrites)]
Part 3 - How to take kasisa < [Chapter X - Uparasa (11): Kasisa (sulphate of iron)]
Part 4 - Uses of gairika < [Chapter IX - Uparasa (10): Gairika (red ochre)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 8 - Incineration of iron (27-34) < [Chapter IV - Metals (4): Lauha (iron)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 18 - Mercurial operations (16): Incineration of mercury (bhasmikarana) < [Chapter IV-V - Mercurial operations]