Loa: 2 definitions

Introduction
Biology
Languages
1. Prakrit
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Introduction:

Loa means something in Jainism, Prakrit, 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)

Loa in India is the name of a plant defined with Ficus racemosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Covellia glomerata (Roxburgh) Miquel (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Species Plantarum, ed. 4
· Numer. List (4549)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Species Plantarum
· Biotropica (2006)
· Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club (1946)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Loa, for example extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.

context information

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

Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

1) Loa (लोअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit words: Lok, Loka.

2) Loa (लोअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Loka.

3) Loa (लोअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Loca.

4) Loa (लोअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Lopa.

context information

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.

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Search found 11 books and stories containing Loa, Lōa; (plurals include: Loas, Lōas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

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