Nilofar: 2 definitions
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Nilofar 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 DrugsNilofar [نیلوفر] in the Urdu language is the name of a plant identified with Nymphaea alba L. from the Nymphaeaceae (Waterlily) family having the following synonyms: Castalia alba, Nymphaea venusta, Nymphaea splendens. For the possible medicinal usage of nilofar, 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) Nilofar in India is the name of a plant defined with Nymphaea capensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Nymphaea bernierana Planch. (among others).
2) Nilofar is also identified with Nymphaea lotus It has the synonym Castalia mystica Salisb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Japanese Botany (1981)
· Revue Horticole (1853)
· Mem. N.Y. Bot. Gard. (1953)
· Trans. Roy. Soc. S. Afr. (1916)
· Flora Indica (1768)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1993)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Nilofar, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, chemical composition, 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)
Ends with: Gul nilofar, Gule-nilofar.
Full-text: Gul nilofar, Gule-nilofar.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Nilofar; (plurals include: Nilofars). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
53. Nymphoea alba, Linn < [Nymphaeaceae (water lilies family)]
57. Nelumbium speciosum, Willd. (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) < [Nymphaeaceae (water lilies family)]
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