Biu, Bīu: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Biu 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)1) Biu in Malaysia is the name of a plant defined with Eclipta alba in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Paleista brachypoda (Michx.) Raf., nom. illeg. (among others).
2) Biu is also identified with Eclipta prostrata It has the synonym Galinsoga oblonga DC. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2009)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1993)
· Nova Genera ac Species Plantarum (1845)
· Botanische Zeitung. Berlin (1866)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Fieldiana, Botany (1978)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Biu, for example side effects, chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, 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
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary1) Biu (बिउ):—n. → बीउ [bīu]
2) Bīu (बीउ):—n. 1. seed; kernel; grain; 2. source; primary cause; 3. sprout pulled from land for plantation; 4. uncastrated bull/goat/buffalo, etc. (reserved for fertilization); 5. ember; 6. semen; sperm; 7. little amount of curd mixed with fresh milk to curdle it;
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)
Starts with: Biul, Biumjhaunu, Biumjho, Biumtanu, Biumto, Biuna, Biunjhounu, Biusavana.
Ends with: Panibiu, Satabiu, Yambiu.
Full-text: Bijaka.
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