Zil: 1 definition
Introduction:
Zil 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)Zil in India is the name of a plant defined with Indigofera oblongifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bremontiera ammoxylon DC. var. burmannii DC. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Linnaea (1832)
· Description de l’Égypte (1814)
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information, Royal Gardens, Kew (1894)
· Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris) (1825)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1994)
· Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany (1887)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Zil, for example chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Ziladi, Zilli, Zilo.
Ends with: Bastard brazil, Chawmzil, Hma-zil, Tongzil.
Full-text: Hma-zil, Jihmikaroti, Maharasa.
Relevant text
Search found 4 books and stories containing Zil; (plurals include: Zils). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bodhisattvacharyavatara (by Andreas Kretschmar)
Text Sections 219-220 / Stanza 7 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
Śāntideva’s Bodhisattva-caryāvatāra - Tibetan Text
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 13 - Staglungpa (vii): Maṅgala guru < [Book 8 - The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)]
Chapter 5 - Keepers of Vinaya < [Book 2 - Later spread of the Doctrine]
Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) (by Gyurme Dorje)
Text 1.3 (Commentary) < [Chapter 1 (text and commentary)]
Text 1.4 (Commentary) < [Chapter 1 (text and commentary)]
Tibet (Myth, Religion and History) (by Tsewang Gyalpo Arya)
3. Early Zhangzhung Kings < [Chapter 2 - Zhangzhung Civilization]