Bimbika, Bimbikā: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Bimbika means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, 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 DrugsBimbika in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt from the Cucurbitaceae (Pumpkin) family having the following synonyms: Coccinia indica, Bryonia grandis, Cucurbita dioica. For the possible medicinal usage of bimbika, 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)Bimbika in India is the name of a plant defined with Coccinia grandis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Turia moghadd J.F. Gmel. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Beitrag zur Flora Aethiopiens (1867)
· Numer. List (6700)
· Taxon (1980)
· Mantissa Plantarum (1767)
· Cytologia (1991)
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles; Botanique (1866)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Bimbika, for example health benefits, extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, 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
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarybimbikā : (f.) the creeper brayonia grandis, which produces red oval fruits.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryBimbikā (बिम्बिका).—
1) The disc of the sun or moon.
2) The Bimba plant.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryBimbikā (बिम्बिका):—n. 1. solar or lunar system; 2. → गोलकाँक्री [golakāṃkrī]
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Vimbika, Bimbaja, Pimpikai, Vimpikai, Bimbaka, Bibikanadikata.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Bimbika, Bimbikā; (plurals include: Bimbikas, Bimbikās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Appendix 5.2: new and rare words < [Appendices]
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 90 - The Powers of the Holy Places < [Section 2 - Bhūmi-khaṇḍa (section on the earth)]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)