Mangana, Maṅgana: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Mangana means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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 Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA locality, probably a monastery in Ceylon, the residence of an arahant, Khuddaka Tissa (Kujjaka Tissa) (Mhv.xxxii.53; J.vi.30).
The place was five leagues from Anuradhapura and was visited by Saddhatissa (AA.i.384).
A Mangana vihara is mentioned among the religious buildings erected by Dhatusena (Cv.xxxviii.48). This was probably a restoration of the original.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Mangana in Mali is the name of a plant defined with Strophanthus sarmentosus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bull. Soc. Philom. Paris (1802)
· Curtis’s Botanical Magazine (2000)
· Nigerian Journal of Natural Products and Medicine (1997)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mangana, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, side effects, 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: Mamganaballi, Mamganaudidara, Mangana udidaara, Mangana-kodu, Manganari, Manganarii, Mankanacittar.
Ends with: Isibhumangana, Kamangana, Paramangana, Pramangana, Samgramangana, Vatamangana.
Full-text: Pramangana, Mangana udidaara, Mangana-kodu, Manga, Khuddaka Tissa, Kujjatissa, Saddha Tissa.
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