Gongan: 1 definition
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Gongan 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)Gongan in Ghana is the name of a plant defined with Sarcocephalus latifolius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Nauclea latifolia Sm. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Account Sierra Leone (1803)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2003)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1989)
· Species Plantarum (1762)
· The Cyclopaedia (1813)
· Revue de Botanique Appliquée et d'Agriculture Tropicale (1938)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Gongan, for example side effects, diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, 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: Gonganem.
Ends with: Pagong-pagongan.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Gongan; (plurals include: Gongans). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Buddha-nature (as Depicted in the Lankavatara-sutra) (by Nguyen Dac Sy)
2.3. The Buddha-nature in Gongan and Mozhao Chan < [Chapter 6 - Further Development of the Thought of Buddha-nature in China]
3. The Buddha-nature Today: A New Approach < [Conclusion]
Plan of the Study < [Introduction]