Balsam: 1 definition
Introduction:
Balsam means something in Christianity, 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)
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Balsam in English is the name of a plant defined with Croton flavens in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Oxydectes flocculosa (Geiseler) Kuntze (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Phytochemistry (1967)
· Flora Jamaicensis Pug. (1759)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
· Species Plantarum. (1805)
· Phytologia (1935)
· Guihaia (1994)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Balsam, for example health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, 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: Balsam apple, Balsam copaiba, Balsam fig, Balsam fir, Balsam of gilead, Balsam pear, Balsam poplar, Balsam tree, Balsam weed, Balsam-scented geranium, Balsamina, Balsamjari, Balsamo, Balsamo amarillo.
Full-text (+111): Katillaka, Terada, Balsam tree, Yellow balsam, Balsam fig, Mecca balsam, Para balsam, Maracaibo balsam, Jumbie balsam, Cebur balsam, Balsam weed, She-balsam, Zanzibar balsam, Rose balsam, Cebu balsam, Orange balsam, Jesuit's balsam, Balsam of gilead, Seaside balsam, Cochinchina balsam apple.
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Search found 18 books and stories containing Balsam; (plurals include: Balsams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Nephroprotective effects of Momordica balsamina in albino rats. < [2019: Volume 8, January issue 1]
Overview on herbal eye muscara < [2023: Volume 12, January issue 1]
Cytochemical stains aid in diagnosing childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia. < [2015: Volume 4, August issue 8]
Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith) (by Ralph T. H. Griffith)
Tirumantiram by Tirumular (English translation)
Verse 2869: Abnegation of Desires Leading to Liberation Through < [Tantra Nine (onpatam tantiram) (verses 2649-3047)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Standardization, anti-carcinogenic potential and biosafety of Indian propolis < [Volume 10 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2019]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (f): Gum-Resins (Jatu) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure) (by Swami Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja)
Third Letter < [Chapter 2.9 - Letters From America]
Second Letter < [Chapter 2.9 - Letters From America]