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Gong 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.
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Gong in India is the name of a plant defined with Alpinia nigra in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Amomum nigrum (Gaertn.) Raeusch. (among others).
2) Gong is also identified with Cochlospermum religiosum It has the synonym Wittelsbachia gossypium (L.) Mart. & Zucc., nom. illeg. (etc.).
3) Gong in Togo is also identified with Sarcocephalus latifolius It has the synonym Cephalina esculenta (Afzel. ex Sabine) Schumach. & Thonn. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Systema Naturae, ed. 12 (1767)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Nova Genera ac Species Plantarum (Martius) (1824)
· Flora of the Southeastern United States (1913)
· Species Plantarum (1762)
· Hortus Kewensis (1789)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Gong, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, 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 (+20): Gomgadi, Gomgate, Gomge, Gomgote, Gong fu ling teng, Gong guo teng, Gong shan jin yao, Gong-aga, Gonga, Gongade, Gongaga, Gongal, Gongamala, Gongan, Gonganem, Gongaranem, Gongata, Gongavanem, Gongea koussa, Gongel.
Ends with (+5): Akau bogong, Amagong, Anadgong, Bagong, Bois de chittagong, Chemogong, Chittagong, Derga-praugong, Dorji-gong, Dumigong, Duo xu gong, Egong, Elashi-moigong, Jagong, Khimkha-nagong, Kolongkogong, Laggong, Manggong, Megong, Migong.
Full-text (+84): Yameruka, Gabhirika, Ghanta, Gandi, Gandika, Yamaghosha, Prahara, Ghanti, Duo xu gong, Pang-gong, Shou gong mu, Kamsya, Ding gong teng, Wu gong cao, Gong guo teng, Gong fu ling teng, Mao gong guo teng, Guang ye ding gong teng, Srol-gong-ser-po, Gong shan jin yao.
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Search found 54 books and stories containing Gong; (plurals include: Gongs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dhamma for Everyone (by Ajaan Lee)
Ramayana of Valmiki (by Hari Prasad Shastri)
Chapter 33 - Sarama consoles Sita < [Book 6 - Yuddha-kanda]
Chapter 60 - The Titans rouse Kumbhakarna < [Book 6 - Yuddha-kanda]
Chapter 53 - Vajradamshtra enters the Lists < [Book 6 - Yuddha-kanda]
The Postal Runner < [March-April 1931]
Sangyong < [December 1937]
Hindu Origins of Javanese Music < [January-February 1933]
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 11 - Drigung Chojay lineage (vii): bal bu gong pa < [Book 8 - The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)]
Chapter 1c - The Zur Geneology (xix): shAkya 'od of sman lung < [Book 3 - Early translations of Secret Mantra]
Chapter 11 - Drigung Chojay together with his direct students < [Book 8 - The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Note on mounting giant birds < [Notes]
Note on Rāhu and eclipses < [Notes]
Chapter LXV < [Book X - Śaktiyaśas]
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 17 - Muni Vrat < [Part 3 - Kankavati]
Chapter 39 - Parkaya Pravesh < [Part 5 - Rang Chee Barot]
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