Lona, Loṇa: 17 definitions
Introduction:
Lona means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi, 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Nighantu (Synonyms and Characteristics of Drugs and technical terms)
Source: WorldCat: Rāj nighaṇṭuLoṇā (लोणा) is another name for Kṣudrāmlikā, a medicinal plant identified with Oxalis corniculata Linn. or “creeping woodsorrel” from the Oxalidaceae or “wood sorrel” family of flowering plants, according to verse 5.100-102 of the 13th-century Raj Nighantu or Rājanighaṇṭu. The fifth chapter (parpaṭādi-varga) of this book enumerates sixty varieties of smaller plants (kṣudra-kṣupa). Together with the names Loṇā and Kṣudrāmlikā, there are a total of fifteen Sanskrit synonyms identified for this plant.
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaLoṇa (लोण) or “salt” is used in the treatment of Maṇḍalī-snake-bites, according to the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā—an important topic from Āyurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Viṣavidyā or Sarpavidyā).—A number of different permutation and combination of herbs are prescribed as Lepa and Pāna for removing the poison of Maṇḍalī snakes.—According to the Kāśyapasaṃhitā verse 9.68: “Paste of powdered turmeric and Lodhra with buttermilk must be smeared on the bite wound. The smearing of Loṇa or salt on the wound as also a drink of the same effectively neutralises the swelling caused by this variety of snake”.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: BuddhismLona (लोन)—One of the field-crops mentioned in the Jātakas.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsLona [लोण] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Cressa cretica from the Convolvulaceae (Morning glory) family. For the possible medicinal usage of lona, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Lona in India is the name of a plant defined with Annona reticulata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Annona reticulata Sieber ex A. DC. (among others).
2) Lona is also identified with Antidesma ghaesembilla.
3) Lona is also identified with Portulaca oleracea It has the synonym Portulaca pusilla Kunth (etc.).
4) Lona is also identified with Rollinia mucosa It has the synonym Annona pterocarpa Ruiz & Pavon ex G. Don (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Wrightia (1960)
· Journal of Natural Products (2003)
· Estudios sobre diversidad y ecología de plantas (1997)
· Anales del Instituto Botánico A. J. Cavanilles (1959)
· Recent Res. Pl. Sci. (1979)
· Flore des Antilles (1808)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Lona, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryloṇa : (nt.) salt. (adj.), salty.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryLoṇa, (nt.) (cp. Sk. lavaṇa, for which see also lavaṇa. The Prk. form is loṇa) salt; as adj. , salty, of salt, alkaline.—Vin. I, 202 (loṇāni bhesajjāni alkaline medicine, among which are given sāmuddaṃ kāḷaloṇaṃ sindhavaṃ ubbhidaṃ bilaṃ as var. kinds of salt), 220=243 (as flavouring, with tela, taṇḍula & khādaniya); A. I, 210, 250; IV, 108; Miln. 63; DhA. IV, 176 (in simile see below); VvA. 98, 100, 184 (aloṇa sukkha-kummāsa, unsalted). On loṇa in similes cp. J. P. T. S. 1907, 131.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarylōṇa (लोण).—f (lavaṇa S) The name of a plant growing in salt marshes. 2 Saltness or saline matter in a soil.
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lōṇa (लोण).—n A term in the play āṭyāpāṭyā. Earth (as brought or run for) from beyond the lines or ground-traces of this play; such earth betokening the winning of the game. v āṇa, yē, dē.
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lōṇā (लोणा).—m (lavaṇa S or H) A kind of rice. 2 Salt or saltiness (in a soil &c.) 3 fig. Freshness and fleshiness, plumpness and healthy hue (as of animals in good condition). v yē, jā.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishlōṇa (लोण).—n A term in the play āṭyāpāṭyā. Earth (as brought or run for) from beyond the lines or ground-traces of this play; such earth betokening the winning of the game. v āṇa, yē, dē.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryLoṇa (लोण).—See लवण (lavaṇa).
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Loṇā (लोणा).—Oxalis Pusilla (Mar. ghoḷa, āṃbotī).
See also (synonyms): loṇī, loṇāmlā.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit DictionaryLoṇa (लोण).—(nt.; = Pali id., Sanskrit lavaṇa; Sanskrit Lex. id. in cpds.), salt: so dāni loṇaṃ ca aloṇakaṃ ca…paribhuñjāsi (so mss., Senart °asi) Mahāvastu iii.120.21 (verse); Saddharmapuṇḍarīka 114.8 (verse).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Loṇa (लोण):—in [compound] for lavaṇa.
2) Loṇā (लोणा):—[from loṇa] f. = -lonāmlā, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryLonā (लोना):—(a) salty; pretty, pretty-looking; hence ~[pana] (nm).
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryLoṇa (लोण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Lavaṇa.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusLōṇa (ಲೋಣ):—[noun] a white, crystalline substance, sodium chloride, NaCl, with a characteristic taste, made from sea water, and used for seasoning and preserving foods, etc.; common salt.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+9): Lonacem, Lonadhupana, Lonaghata, Lonagiri, Lonaka, Lonakadha, Lonakapya, Lonakara, Lonamba, Lonambila, Lonambila Sutta, Lonamla, Lonang, Lonapatya, Lonaphala Sutta, Lonaphala Vagga, Lonara, Lonarasa, Lonari, Lonasa.
Ends with (+6): Aloma, Arivotambelona, Ashlona, Bilona, Callicarpa erioclona, Dormilona, Echinochloa colona, Falavelona, Kalalona, Kalona, Khalona, Khelona, Nimbalona, Padelona, Padilona, Papa correlona, Patalona, Rivotambelona, Salona, Shendelona.
Full-text (+20): Loni, Lavana, Lonamla, Lonika, Shendelona, Lonata, Shendilona, Shendhelona, Lonatrina, Kalalona, Lonapatya, Lonara, Sakkharika, Lonasakkhara, Amlalonika, Lonodaka, Lonarasa, Kakku, Lonadhupana, Lonasoviraka.
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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 3.7.139 < [Chapter 7 - Pastimes in Śrī Gadādhara’s Garden]
Verse 1.8.135 < [Chapter 8 - The Disappearance of Jagannātha Miśra]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Jain Remains of Ancient Bengal (by Shubha Majumder)
Archaeological sites in Burdwan (Asansol and Durgapur Sub-divisions) < [Chapter 4 - Distribution of Sites Yielding Jaina Remains]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CXCVI - Therapeutic properties of drugs < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (i): Salts (Loṇa/Lavaṇa) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
II. The concept of suffering (duḥkha-saṃjñā) < [Chapter XXXVII - The Ten Concepts]
Emptiness 1-3: Inner, Outer and both Inner and Outer < [Chapter XLVIII - The Eighteen Emptinesses]