Ambiguity: Although Chirabilva has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cirabilva. It further has the optional forms Chira-bilva.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Chirabilva [चिरबिल्व] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre from the Fabaceae (pea) family having the following synonyms: Millettia pinnata, Pongamia glabra, Derris indica, Cytisus pinnatus. For the possible medicinal usage of chirabilva, 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)

1) Chirabilva in India is the name of a plant defined with Holoptelea integrifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Holoptelea integrifolia (Roxb.) Planch. (among others).

2) Chirabilva is also identified with Pongamia pinnata It has the synonym Cajum pinnatum (L.) Kuntze (etc.).

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

· Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society (1971)
· FBI (1876)
· Flore Forestière de la Cochinchine (1899)
· Recent Res. Pl. Sci.. (1979)
· Flora of the Lesser Antilles: Leeward and Windward Islands (1988)
· Flora of Bilaspur District, Madhya Pradesh (1989)

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

context information

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)

Partial matches: Chira, Bilva, Cira.

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