Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Diuna in Senegal is the name of a plant defined with Oryza sativa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Oryza sativa var. affinis Körn. (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· The Flora of British India (1896)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1987)
· Acta Genetica Sinica (1990)
· Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding (1965)
· Flora de Filipinas ed. 1 (1837)
· Nomenclator Botanicus (1821)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Diuna, for example extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

context information

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

Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

Diuṇa (दिउण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Dviguṇa.

context information

Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Full-text: Dviguna.

Relevant text

No search results for Diuna, Diuṇa; (plurals include: Diunas, Diuṇas) in any book or story.