Homam, Hōmam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Homam means something in biology, Tamil. 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)Homam in India is the name of a plant defined with Trachyspermum roxburghianum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ptychotis roxburghiana DC. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Das Pflanzenreich (1927)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1830)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Homam, for example health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconHōmam (ஹோமம்) noun < hōma. Oblation through fire. See ஓமம்² [omam²], 1.
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Homamantrabhashya, Homamantravibhaga, Homamgol.
Ends with: Ceshahomam, Comam, Lajahomam, Sheshahomam, Stomam.
Full-text: Lajahomam, Ceshahomam, Sheshahomam, Uttuvacanavuntai, Garbhadhanam, Kutam.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Homam, Hōmam, Haomam; (plurals include: Homams, Hōmams, Haomams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Animal Kingdom (Tiryak) in Epics (by Saranya P.S)
Shiva Gita (study and summary) (by K. V. Anantharaman)
Queen Sumithra - The Enlightened < [April – June, 1997]
Folk Tales and Narrative Traditions of < [January – March, 2006]
Hindu Law Reform < [October 1951]
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Chapter 35 - On the Yoga and Mantra Siddhi < [Book 7]
Chapter 21 - On Gāyatrī Puraścaraṇam < [Book 11]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Note on the Gāndharva form of marriage < [Notes]
Appendix 1.4 - Sacred Prostitution < [Appendices]
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