Marang: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Marang means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: Vernacular architecture of Assam with special reference to Brahmaputra ValleyMarang is a Tai Ahom term referring to “area of campus used for defecation”.—It appears in the study dealing with the vernacular architecture (local building construction) of Assam whose rich tradition is backed by the numerous communities and traditional cultures.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsMarang in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Solanum torvum Sw. from the Solanaceae (Potato) family. For the possible medicinal usage of marang, 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) Marang in India is the name of a plant defined with Trichosanthes tricuspidata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Modecca bracteata Lam. (among others).
2) Marang in Philippines is also identified with Artocarpus odoratissimus It has the synonym Artocarpus mutabilis Becc. (etc.).
3) Marang is also identified with Litsea glutinosa It has the synonym Sebifera glutinosa Lour. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Synopsis Plantarum (Persoon) (1806)
· Bijdragen tot de flora van Nederlandsch Indië (1826)
· Hortus Bengalensis, or ‘a Catalogue of the Plants Growing in the Hounourable East India Company's Botanical Garden at Calcutta’ (1814)
· Philippine Journal of Science (1911)
· Hortus Suburbanus Calcuttensis (1845)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Marang, for example side effects, chemical composition, health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, 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: Maramgadi, Marang kanaili, Marang-puru, Maranga, Maranga calalu, Marangad, Marangad, Marangaya, Maranggo, Marangi, Marangu, Marangwadiya, Marankentai, Marankotti, Maranku.
Ends with: Amarang, Apamarang, Cuhun-lamarang, Jaranmarang, Kamarang, Tamarang.
Full-text: Marang-puru, Marang kanaili, Ulalaimatu, Patu-katukita, Kilampatu.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Marang; (plurals include: Marangs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Folklore of the Santal Parganas
Chapter CLXXV - Of Dains and Ojhas < [Part VI]
Chapter CLXXIV - Witchcraft < [Part VI]
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Tai-Ahom Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 6]