Halima, Halimā: 4 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Purana
Biology
Languages
1. Sanskrit
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Introduction:

Halima means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

Halimā (हलिमा).—One of the Saptamātṛs (seven mothers). (Vana Parva, Chapter 22, Verse 10).

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Halima [ହାଲିମ] in the Odia language is the name of a plant identified with Lepidium sativum L. from the Brassicaceae (Mustard) family. For the possible medicinal usage of halima, 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.

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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.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Halimā (हलिमा):—f. Name of one of the seven mothers of Skanda, [Mahābhārata]

2) Halīma (हलीम):—[from halīna] m. Pandanus Odoratissimus, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]

[Sanskrit to German]

Halima in German

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

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Search found 8 books and stories containing Halima, Halimā, Halīma; (plurals include: Halimas, Halimās, Halīmas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

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Section CCXXVII < [Markandeya-Samasya Parva]

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Critical review of Lauha Bhasma in treating iron deficiency anemia. < [2021: Volume 10, October issue 12]

Inhibiting aflatoxin-producing fungi in poultry feed with plant extracts < [2023: Volume 12, September issue 15]

Review of ayurvedic literature on pandu < [2023: Volume 12, November issue 19]

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“Death Lies Dead” < [July 1960]

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Review: Medicinal Effects of Tualang vs. Manuka Honey < [v.20(3): 1–183 2013 May]