Palas: 2 definitions
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsPalas [पळस] in the Konkani language is the name of a plant identified with Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Butea frondosa, Butea braamania, Plaso monosperma. For the possible medicinal usage of palas, 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.
Palas [पळस] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Palas in India is the name of a plant defined with Butea monosperma in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Rudolphia frondosa Poir. (among others).
2) Palas is also identified with Butea superba It has the synonym Plaso superba (Willd.) Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Familles des Plantes (1763)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Die Natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien (1894)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1996)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Cytologia (1989)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Palas, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, 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 (+88): Pala-cosharokam, Palacakkayiru, Palacakkiyam, Palacanam, Palacantiran, Palacarakku, Palacirettam, Palaciriyan, Palacitcai, Palacitti, Palacu, Palacuriyan, Palacuvatantiram, Palas dhak, Palas lata, Palas papra, Palas-ke-binj, Palas-ki-gond, Palas-vel, Palas-wail.
Ends with: Akar empalas, Banpalas, Bel-palas, Bhutyapalas, Climbing palas, Dahi palas, Dahipalas, Dhaipalas, Dvarapalas, Empalas, Gadha palas, Kala palas, Kalapalas, Lis des impalas, Pupalas.
Full-text (+280): Bhara, Tula, Dashapala, Pala, Salata, Shashtipala, Prasriti, Manika, Prastha, Rupyashatamana, Khashad, Palas-wail, Climbing palas, Palas lata, Bel-palas, Palas dhak, Kala palas, Palas-vel, Palas-ke-binj, Palas-ki-gond.
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Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 19 - The Superintendent of Weights and Measures < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
Chapter 31 - The Superintendent of Elephants < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
Chapter 25 - The Superintendent of Liquor < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 8 - Incineration of iron (27-34) < [Chapter IV - Metals (4): Lauha (iron)]
Part 11 - Nectarization of incinerated iron < [Chapter IV - Metals (4): Lauha (iron)]
Part 1 - Sulva-naga (copper-lead) < [Chapter XXXIV - Paribhasa (definitions)]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 8.397 < [Section XLVIII - Laws relating to Civic Misdemeanours]
Verse 11.214 < [Section XXIX - Description of the Expiatory Penances]
Verse 8.321 < [Section XLIII - Theft (steya)]
Yajnavalkya-smriti (Vyavaharadhyaya)—Critical study (by Kalita Nabanita)
Chapter 5.11 - Laws Relating to Rescission of Purchase (krītānuśaya) < [Chapter 5 - Vyavahārādhyāya and the Modern Indian Laws]
Chapter 5.5 - Laws Relating to Ordeals (divya) < [Chapter 5 - Vyavahārādhyāya and the Modern Indian Laws]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Chapter 26 - Symptoms and treatment of Amavata (gout and rheumatism)
Chapter 14 - Symptoms and treatment of Arochaka (aversion to food)
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Economics (4): Measures, Weights and Coinage < [Chapter 3 - Social Aspects]
Daily Life (1): Food and Drinks < [Chapter 3 - Social Aspects]
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