Sabai: 1 definition
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Sabai 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.
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Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Sabai in India is the name of a plant defined with Eulaliopsis binata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pollinidium angustifolium (Trin.) Haines (among others).
2) Sabai in Kenya is also identified with Cleome gynandra It has the synonym Gynandropsis pentaphylla (L.) DC. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bijdragen tot de flora van Nederlandsch Indië (1825)
· Petite Flore de l’Ouest-Africain (1954)
· Plantae Indiae Batavae Orientalis (1857)
· Fl. Trop. E. Afr., Capparid. (1964)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1824)
· Philosophische Botanik (1789)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Sabai grass, Sabai-ghas, Sabaibhanda, Sabaie, Sabaina.
Ends with: Asabai, Assabai, Mansabai.
Full-text: Sabai grass, Sabai-ghas, Vadalur, Seb, Shaba.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Sabai; (plurals include: Sabais). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Folklore of the Santal Parganas
Chapter 10 - The Origin of Sabai Grass (Ischaemum Angustifolium) < [Appendix]
Chapter LVI - The Strong Man < [Part I]
Chapter XXV - How Sabai Grass Grew < [Part I]
Śrī Kṛṣṇa-vijaya (by Śrī Gunaraja Khan)
Bodhinyana (by Ajahn Chah)
Paper Manufacture in India < [January-February, 1929]