Sihar: 1 definition
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Sihar 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) Sihar in India is the name of a plant defined with Bauhinia vahlii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Phanera vahlii Benth. (among others).
2) Sihar in Pakistan is also identified with Rhazya stricta.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants (2008)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1996)
· Catalogue of Indian Plants (1833)
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles, Botanique (1835)
· Flora de Filipinas (1880)
· Prodromus Florae Peninsulae Indiae Orientalis (1834)
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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)
Starts with: Shihara, Siharatha, Sihari, Siharilla, Siharini, Siharu.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Sihar; (plurals include: Sihars). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Jain Remains of Ancient Bengal (by Shubha Majumder)
Modern Temples Containing Sculptural Specimens < [Chapter 5 - Jaina Architectural and Sculptural Remains]
Miniature Tīrthaṅkara and Planatary Deities type of Śāntinātha < [Chapter 6 - Iconographic Study of Jaina Sculptural Remains]
Archaeological sites in Bankura District < [Chapter 4 - Distribution of Sites Yielding Jaina Remains]