Homo: 1 definition
Introduction:
Homo 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) Homo in Central African Republic is the name of a plant defined with Securidaca longipedunculata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Securidaca longepedunculata Fresen..
2) Homo in East Africa is also identified with Gloriosa superba It has the synonym Methonica grandiflora Hook. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Inst. Rei Herb. (1766)
· Resultati Scientifici della missione Stefanini-Paoli nella Somalia Italiana (1916)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1983)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2004)
· Synopseos Plantarum (1806)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1985)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Homo, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, 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: Homo lassa, Homonoia riparia, Homorra, Homosexuality And Buddhism.
Ends with: Isihomohomo, Lelelemla-khomo, Leleme la khomo, Lulwimi lwenkhomo, Mushomo.
Full-text: Homo lassa, Kumdehadaka, Sajati, Dhanvantarya, Mahayajna, Shadakshara, Sakshara, Pancamahayajna, Bhauta, Devayajna, Agnihotra, Tadin, Lakaka, Nara, Ksham.
Relevant text
Search found 25 books and stories containing Homo; (plurals include: Homos). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Research Scholar < [January – March, 1990]
The Masters < [January – March, 1978]
Prayer its Purpose and Efficacy < [January – March, 2002]
Atithi or Guest Reception (study) (by Sarika. P.)
Part 2 - Pañcamahāyajñas (The five daily great observances) < [Chapter 7 - Pañcamahāyajñas]
Part 10 - Atithi-saparyā of Vānaprasthins < [Chapter 9 - Atithi-saparyā in Dharmaśāstra Literature]
Part 2 - Consequences ascribered to misconduct in Atithi-saparyā < [Chapter 10 - Virtues and Adversities]
Jain Science and Spirituality (by Medhavi Jain)
1.6. Why Being Human is the Best < [Chapter 6 - Spirituality in Jainism]
Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh (early history) (by Prakash Narayan)
Regional Dimension of Stratification < [Chapter 4 - Social Process, Structures and Reformations]
Caste hierarchy as exhibited in the Buddhist texts < [Chapter 4 - Social Process, Structures and Reformations]
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 3.12 < [Chapter 3 - Karma-yoga (Yoga through the Path of Action)]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 273: Kacchapa-jātaka < [Book III - Tika-Nipāta]
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