Bilachi: 2 definitions

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Bilachi 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 Drugs

Bilachi [ಬಿಳಚಿ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Psydrax dicoccos Gaertn. from the Rubiaceae (Coffee) family having the following synonyms: Canthium dicoccum, Plectronia dicocca, Vangueria dicocca. For the possible medicinal usage of bilachi, 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)

Bilachi in India is the name of a plant defined with Psydrax dicoccos in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Vangueria dicocca (Gaertn.) Miq. (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Fl. Cochinch. (1790)
· Flora van Nederlandsch Indië (1857)
· Fitoterapia (2001)
· Fragmenta Phytographiae Australiae (1875)
· Mantissa Plantarum (1767)
· Philippine Journal of Science (1928)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Bilachi, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, have a look at these references.

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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.

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