Iba, Ibā: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Iba means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
India history and geography
Source: Wisdom Library: India HistoryIbā (इबा) is the name of a river mentioned in two similair inscriptions sponsored by Uṣavadāta, the son-in-law of Nahapāna. According to the inscription, Uṣavadāta established free crossings at rivers such as Ibā. He also established public watering-stations on both banks of these rivers. The first inscription is found at Karle (ancient Valūraka) and the other on the wall of a rock-cut cave at Nasik.
The Kṣaharātas called themselves kṣatrapas (originally referring to military governors of the Achaemenid empire) and established a small kingdom in modern Gujarat. In the middle of the first century, a ruler named Kṣaharāta Kṣatrapa Nahapāna obtained several Sātavāhana establishments which were later recaptured by Gautamīputra Śrī Sātakarṇi.
Source: archive.org: Geography in Ancient Indian inscriptionsIbā (इबा) is the name of a river found in India.—This river may possibly be present Ambikā near Jalalpur in Surat district, Gujarat.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Iba in Gabon is the name of a plant defined with Irvingia gabonensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Fegimanra africana (Oliv.) Pierre (among others).
2) Iba in Philippines is also identified with Averrhoa bilimbi.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1860)
· Journal de Pharmacie et de Chimie (1857)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1995)
· Traité de Botanique Médicale Phanérogamique (1884)
· Bull. Jard. Bot. Belgique (1996)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Iba, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, 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 (+2): Iba igbo, Ibabire, Ibadat, Ibadata, Ibadi, Ibadi mara, Ibafusa, Ibag, Ibagho, Ibalisa, Ibamgongo, Ibanda, Ibang, Ibangam, Ibanki, Ibanne, Ibanne-gida, Ibapichuna, Ibarat, Ibarata.
Ends with (+162): Abaiba, Abiba, Acajaiba, Aguaraiba, Aiba, Ajiba, Akliba, Akshiba, Alilliba, Alizeti ya miba, Ambaiba, Amiba, Anabusa-thaliba, Anakariba, Aninga iba, Apokliba, Ashi-iba, Badanasiba, Baiba, Bajiba.
Full-text: Kiling-iba, Iba igbo, Ashi-iba, Iba'aka, Aninga iba, Ushavadata.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Iba, Ibā; (plurals include: Ibas, Ibās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 8.64.10 < [Sukta 64]
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 2b - Kyungpo Naljor disciples (ii): siddha skyer sgangpa dharma seng ge < [Book 9 - Kodrakpa and Niguma]