India history and geography

Source: Shodhganga: Deforestation in Nagaland: a historical perspective

Urium is the name of a plant corresponding to Bischofia javanica, according to the author Lanukumla Ao in his thesis “Deforestation in Nagaland”, mentioning the source: Annual Administrative Report 2012-2013.

Source: Shodhganga: Studies on ecological and behavioural aspects of capped langur, Trachypithecus pileatus

Urium is the name of a plant corresponding to Bischofia javanica Blume from the Euphorbiaceae family, according to the author Awadhesh Kumar in his thesis called ‘Studies on ecological and behavioural aspects of capped langur’, mentioned in the chapter dealing with Food habits and feeding ecology. The following parts of Urium are consumed: Fruit, Young leaves

Source: Shodhganga: Vernacular architecture of Assam with special reference to Brahmaputra Valley

Urium (in English “bishop wood”) refers to Bischofia javanica.—It appears in the study dealing with the vernacular architecture (local building construction) of Assam whose rich tradition is backed by the numerous communities and traditional cultures.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Urium in the Assamese language is the name of a plant identified with Bischofia javanica Blume from the Phyllanthaceae (Amla) family having the following synonyms: Bischofia trifoliata. For the possible medicinal usage of urium, 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)

Urium in India is the name of a plant defined with Bischofia javanica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bischofi a trifoliata (Roxburgh) Hooker (among others).

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

· Hortus Bengalensis, or ‘a Catalogue of the Plants Growing in the Hounourable East India Company's Botanical Garden at Calcutta’ (1814)
· Numer. List (7956)
· Hooker’s Icones Plantarum (1851)
· Plantae Javanicae Rariores (1840)
· Voyage dans l’Inde (1844)
· Pharmacologyonline

If you are looking for specific details regarding Urium, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, 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)

Ends with: Spicate centaurium.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Urium; (plurals include: Uriums). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)

Buddhist Communities (b): Tai-Phake Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 6]

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