Limbu, Limbū: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Limbu means something in Marathi, 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsLimbu [लिंबू] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle from the Rutaceae (Lemon) family. For the possible medicinal usage of limbu, 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)1) Limbu in India is the name of a plant defined with Citrus acida in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Citrus acida Roxb., nom. illeg..
2) Limbu is also identified with Citrus aurantifolia It has the synonym Limonia aurantiifolia Christm. (etc.).
3) Limbu is also identified with Citrus medica It has the synonym Sarcodactilis helicteroides Gaertn. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Revista Brasileira de Genética (1997)
· Fieldiana, Botany (1946)
· Hortus Jamaicensis (1814)
· Vollstandiges Pflanzensystem (1777)
· Plantae Wilsonianae (1914)
· Annales du muséum national d’histoire naturelle (1813)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Limbu, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishlimbū (लिंबू).—&c. See nimba, &c.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Limbu chhilka, Limbu na phool, Limbua, Limbuchhal, Limbuphool saitrif, Limburger tree, Limbuvana.
Ends with (+8): Ban limbu, Blimbu, Celimpu, Idalimbu, Ilimpu, Kagadi-limbu, Kagdi limbu, Kalimpu, Kanvilimpu, Khata limbu, Lata limbu, Maakadlimbu, Maha-limbu, Mahalimbu, Makad-limbu, Makadlimbu, Makurlimbu, Melukukkalimpu, Pavalimpu, Purakkalimpu.
Full-text (+3): Yaksthumba, Sakharanimbu, Maha-limbu, Limbu na phool, Kagadi-limbu, Kagdi limbu, Lata limbu, Khata limbu, Thorla-limbu, Godadinimbu, Limbu chhilka, Ban limbu, Manva, Sabasudo, Yaksthumbi, Yaka, Dhannaach, Nagin, Makad-limbu, Likkomana.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Limbu, Limbū; (plurals include: Limbus, Limbūs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
The Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)
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