Black bean: 1 definition
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Black bean 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) Black bean in English is the name of a plant defined with Castanospermum australe in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Black bean is also identified with Lablab purpureus It has the synonym Dolichos albus Lour. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Willdenowia (1986)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Botanical Miscellany (1830)
· Nuovo Giornale dei Letterati (1824)
· Publications of the Field Columbian Museum, Botanical Series (1902)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Black bean tree.
Full-text: Black bean tree, Acakamikam, Mukushta, Surashtra, Mahashali, Surashtraja.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Black bean; (plurals include: Black beans). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 12 - Conducting Mining Operations and Manufacture < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 82 - The worship of the Planets (Graha) < [Section 1 - Sṛṣṭi-khaṇḍa (section on creation)]