Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Nilum [নীলম] in the Assamese language is the name of a plant identified with Artemisia nilagirica (C. B. Cl.) Pamp. from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family having the following synonyms: Artemisia vulgaris, Artemisia vulgaris var. nilagirica. For the possible medicinal usage of nilum, 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) Nilum in India is the name of a plant defined with Artemisia nilagirica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Artemisia vulgaris var. nilagirica C.B. Clarke.

2) Nilum is also identified with Artemisia vulgaris It has the synonym Artemisia vulgaris var. kamtschatica Besser, also kamschatica (etc.).

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

· Anales del Jardín Botánico de Madrid (1986)
· Nuovo Giornale Botanico Italiano (1926)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1988)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1987)
· Flora Altaica (1833)
· Cell and Chromosome Research (1984)

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

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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: Nilumane, Nilumbisu, Nilumbu, Nilume.

Full-text: Mumgai.

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