Ajo: 1 definition
Introduction:
Ajo 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) Ajo in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Dacryodes edulis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Canarium edule (G. Don) Hook. f. (among others).
2) Ajo is also identified with Sphenocentrum jollyanum.
3) Ajo in Peru is also identified with Gallesia integrifolia It has the synonym Crateva gorarema Vell. (etc.).
4) Ajo in Spanish is also identified with Hesperocallis undulata.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1849)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1969)
· Niger Flora. (1849)
· Flora of Ecuador (1993)
· Skrifter af Naturhistorie-Selskabet (1810)
· Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1933)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ajo, for example health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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 (+11): Ajo kwana, Ajo sacha, Ajoba, Ajod, Ajoda, Ajodara, Ajodi, Ajodumbaraphala, Ajoga, Ajoga, Ajogandha, Ajogi, Ajoh, Ajoidara, Ajojja, Ajola, Ajonggo, Ajonjoli, Ajooba, Ajora.
Ends with (+1): Afoajo, Bajo, Barajo, Bejuco de ajo, Bico de papagajo, Capinuri del bajo, Capirona de bajo, Capirona del bajo, Cuw owfm gajo, Dhajo, Eki agbarajo, Gajo, Inderajo, Majo, Mwangajo, Panda sajo, Rajo, Sacha ajo, Sajo, Shahaji.
Full-text: Ajos-ajos nga maputi, Ajos, Ajo sacha, Sacha ajo, Ajo kwana, Bejuco de ajo, Anjoyana, Avyayatman, Ah, Ajamidha, Aja, Akra, Purana, Eka.
Relevant text
Search found 16 books and stories containing Ajo; (plurals include: Ajos). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vivekachudamani (by Shankara)
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
The Way of the White Clouds (by Anāgarika Lāma Govinda)
Chapter 34 - The Two Siddhas of Tsé-Chöling < [Part 3 - Death and Rebirth]
Chapter 32 - New Beginnings: 'Ajo Rimpoché' < [Part 3 - Death and Rebirth]
Chapter 33 - Interlude at dungkar gompa < [Part 3 - Death and Rebirth]
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 2.20 < [Chapter 2 - Sāṅkhya-yoga (Yoga through distinguishing the Soul from the Body)]
Verse 4.9 < [Chapter 4 - Jñāna-Yoga (Yoga through Transcendental Knowledge)]
Verse 4.6 < [Chapter 4 - Jñāna-Yoga (Yoga through Transcendental Knowledge)]
Katha Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary (by S. Sitarama Sastri)
Verse 1.2.18 < [Adyaya I, Valli II - The pursuit of Knowledge and Yoga]
The Practice Manual of Noble Tārā Kurukullā (by Dharmachakra Translation Committee)
Chapter 3 < [Appendix - Sanskrit Text]