Durbha: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Durbha 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsDurbha in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Desmostachya bipinnata (L.) Stapf from the Poaceae (Grass) family having the following synonyms: Uniola bipinnata, Poa cynosuriodes, Eragrostis cynosuroides. For the possible medicinal usage of durbha, 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)Durbha in India is the name of a plant defined with Desmostachya bipinnata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Eragrostis cynosuroides (Retz.) P. Beauv., also spelled cynosuriodes (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Die Pflanzenwelt Ost-Afrikas (1895)
· Verhandlungen des Botanischen Vereins für die Provinz Brandenburg und die angrenzenden Länder (1907)
· Flora (1855)
· Lexicon Generum Phanerogamarum (1903)
· Flora Capensis (1900)
· Journal of Applied Ecology (1999)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Durbha, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, 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 (+10): Durbhaba, Durbhaga, Durbhagamukha, Durbhagatva, Durbhage, Durbhagna, Durbhagya, Durbhakatyayana, Durbhaksha, Durbhakshya, Durbhana, Durbhanatva, Durbhanga, Durbhara, Durbharani, Durbhartar, Durbhartri, Durbharya, Durbhasha, Durbhashana.
Ends with: Pradurbha.
Full-text: Darbhakatyayana.
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Ramayana of Valmiki (by Hari Prasad Shastri)
Chapter 73 - The marriage ceremonies are completed < [Book 1 - Bala-kanda]