Niana, Ṇiaṇa: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Niana 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)1) Niana in Ivory Coast is the name of a plant defined with Ficus exasperata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ficus serrata Forssk. (among others).
2) Niana in Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso is also identified with Ficus sycomorus It has the synonym Ficus rigida Miq. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1894)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Species Plantarum
· Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (2003)
· Research Journal of Medicinal Plants (2009)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Niana, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Ṇiaṇa (णिअण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Nagna.
2) Ṇiaṇa (णिअण) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Niyama.
3) Ṇiāṇa (णिआण) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Nidāna.
4) Ṇiāṇa (णिआण) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Nidāna.
5) Ṇiāṇa (णिआण) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Nipāna.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with (+45): Achillea wilsoniana, Agave vilmoriniana, Albuca batteniana, Anemone caroliniana, Anemone virginiana, Areca hutchinsoniana, Argyreia kleiniana, Asclepias engelmanniana, Bauhinia urbaniana, Bersama tysoniana, Bidens borianiana, Carissa boiviniana, Carpinus caroliniana, Celosia stuhlmanniana, Cheilanthes eckloniana, Clematis buchananiana, Clematis virginiana, Commiphora boiviniana, Corydalis govaniana, Dendrocnide meyeniana.
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