Sesban: 1 definition
Introduction:
Sesban 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Sesban in English is the name of a plant defined with Sesbania grandiflora in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Dolichos arboreus Forssk. (among others).
2) Sesban is also identified with Sesbania sesban It has the synonym Sesbania aegyptiaca Pers., nom. illeg. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Recent Res. Pl. Sci. (1979)
· Methodus Plantas Horti Botanici (1794)
· Species Plantarum
· Philippine Journal of Science (1912)
· Brooklyn Bot. Gard. Mem. (1918)
· Cytologia (1998)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Sesban, for example extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, 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: Sesbania, Sesbania bispinosa, Sesbania grandiflora, Sesbania punicea, Sesbania sericea, Sesbania sesban, Sesbania speciosa.
Ends with: Common sesban, Purple sesban, Sesbania sesban.
Full-text (+147): Tarkari, Cakutai, Sukshmamula, Common sesban, Sesbania sesban, Arisinajiramgi, Chuchurangmei, Rajam, Umsokhosokho, Cutcumamulam, Calayapattini, Jainti, Sominta, Karuncittakattimaram, Iyakatam, Karee jeenangi, Arisina jeenangi, Ciriyamatti, Jaanjana, Mbelembele.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Sesban; (plurals include: Sesbans). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 8 - ‘The Continuation of one’s Lineage (jatisutriya) < [Sharirasthana (Sharira Sthana) — Section on Human Embodiment]