Purisam, Purīṣam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Purisam means something in biology, Tamil. 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Purisam in India is the name of a plant defined with Vigna mungo in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Phaseolus hernandezii Savi (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Cytologia (1998)
· Nucleus (1982)
· Mantissa Plantarum (1767)
· FBI (1876)
· Kew Bulletin (1956)
· Cytologia (1991)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Purisam, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconPurīṣam (புரீஷம்) noun < purīṣa. (W.)
1. Excrement; மலம். [malam.]
2. Dirt, filth, refuse; அழுக்கு. [azhukku.]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Puricam, Purisamdage, Purisamedha, Purishama, Purishamutra, Purishamutrapratighata.
Full-text: Mokshapurisha, Shabdavatpurisha, Puricam, Amapurisha, Asavatulyapurisha, Purisha, Puritam, Gopurisha, Bandh.
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Search found 14 books and stories containing Purisam, Purīṣam, Purisham, Pureesham; (plurals include: Purisams, Purīṣams, Purishams, Pureeshams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 4.149 < [Section XIV - Other Duties]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation) (by Swami Lokeswarananda)
Verse 6.5.1 < [Section 6.5]
Ahara as depicted in the Pancanikaya (by Le Chanh)
4. Puttamansupama-sutta (“Child's flesh”) < [Appendix 1 - Buddha's teachings on Ahara (Pali texts and English translations)]
Nighantu (critical study) (by Gopalakrishna N. Bhat)
Part 12 - Udakanamani (Udaka Nama) < [Chapter 3 - First Adhyaya (chapter) of the Nighantu (study)]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Ancient ayurvedic and modern methods of preservation of dead body < [2023, Issue 02, February]
Role of laxatives in preventing complication of constipation < [2016, Issue XII December]