Awa: 1 definition
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Awa 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) Awa in Ivory Coast is the name of a plant defined with Cola cordifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Southwellia cordifolia Spach (among others).
2) Awa in Nigeria is also identified with Philenoptera cyanescens It has the synonym Lonchocarpus cyanescens (Schumach. & Thonn.) Benth. (etc.).
3) Awa is also identified with Rauvolfia caffra It has the synonym Rauvolfi a inebrians K. Schum. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Publications of the Bureau of Science Government Laboratories (1904)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Bulletin Misc. Inform. Kew (1908)
· Linnaea (1850)
· Genetica (1985)
· Tentamen Florae Abyssinicae (1847)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Awa, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, 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 (+26): Awa-bichu, Awa-kege, Awa-kombirei, Awa-peruk, Awa-phadigom, Awa-ran, Awagba, Awagino, Awaha, Awahassa, Awai, Awak, Awakening, Awakenment, Awakofe, Awakofin, Awakognifan, Awakolife, Awala, Awali.
Ends with (+178): Aburo-wawa, Agwawa, Ahara-pujawa, Ahawa, Akawa, Ara-salawa, Asam jawa, Asawa, Atawa, Awtawa, Bahawa, Bana-salawa, Banbhantawa, Barhawa, Baroshawa, Bherawa, Bhilawa, Biawa, Bojana-salawa, Bojanasalawa.
Full-text: Awa-peruk, 'ahu'awa, 'ihi 'awa, 'ehu'awa, Koali 'awa, Awa-bichu, Lau'awa, Awa-ran, Seicho-ji Temple, Awa-phadigom, Awa-kombirei, Awa-kege.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Awa; (plurals include: Awas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3 (by Henry Parker)
Story 6 - The Millet Trader < [Part I - Stories told by the Cultivating Caste and Vaeddas]
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
(d) Salayatana Vagga Samyutta Pali < [Chapter VI - Samyutta Nikaya]
Day by Day (Dharma lectures) (by Stephen L. Klick)
The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
Part 3e.2b - The nirmanakayas who are tamers of beings < [B. The explanation of the kayas and wisdoms]