Bilam: 1 definition
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Bilam 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)Bilam in India is the name of a plant defined with Limonia crenulata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hesperethusa crenulata M. Roem. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1795)
· Familiarum Naturalium Regni Vegetabilis Monographicae (1846)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Bilam, for example chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, 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: Bilamata, Bilamba, Bilambi, Bilambita, Bilamdari, Bilamgama, Bilandara.
Ends with: Abilam, Ahobilam, Ampilam, Arampilam, Kumpilam, Mahadbilam, Upabilam.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Bilam; (plurals include: Bilams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 6.8.8 < [Chapter 8 - The Marriages of All the Queens]
Verse 6.19.41 < [Chapter 19 - In the First Fortress of Dvārakā, the Glories of Līlā-sarovara, etc.]