Ma-nam: 1 definition
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Ma-nam 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)Ma-nam in India is the name of a plant defined with Zingiber zerumbet in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Amomum silvestre Poir. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Guihaia (1982)
· Observationes Botanicae (Retzius) (1783)
· Cytologia (1985)
· Systema Naturae, ed. 13 (1791)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Exot. Bot. (1806)
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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.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Ma-nam; (plurals include: nams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 13 - Staglungpa (x): nam mkha' dpal bzang po < [Book 8 - The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)]
Chapter 6 - Instruction Section < [Book 3 - Early translations of Secret Mantra]
Chapter II - Good In Relation To The Universe Of Form < [Part I - Good States Of Consciousness]
Chapter II - The Category Of Form Considered By Way Of Dual Attributes < [Book II - Form]