Oma: 12 definitions
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Oma means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, 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.
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Nighantu (Synonyms and Characteristics of Drugs and technical terms)
Oma in the Kannada language refers to Yavānī, also identified with Trachyspermum ammi Linn. or “ajwain” from the Apiaceae or “celery” family of flowering plants, according to verse 6.38-40 of the 13th-century Raj Nighantu or Rājanighaṇṭu. Other than the Kannada word Oma, there are more synonyms identified for this plant among which fifteen are in Sanskrit.
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Oma [ಓಮ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague from the Apiaceae (Carrot) family having the following synonyms: Carum copticum, Trachyspermum copticum, Carum ajowan. For the possible medicinal usage of oma, 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.
1) Oma in India is the name of a plant defined with Carum copticum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Carum copticum (L.) Benth. & Hook. f. ex C.B. Clarke (among others).
2) Oma is also identified with Trachyspermum ammi It has the synonym Ptychotis coptica (L.) DC. (etc.).
3) Oma in Nigeria is also identified with Cordia millenii It has the synonym Gerascanthus millenii (Baker) Borhidi.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Phytotherapy Research (2004)
· The Flora of British India (1879)
· Flora of Tropical Africa (1877)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2000)
· Kew Bulletin (1894)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Oma, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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
Pali-English dictionary
oma : (adj.) lower; inferior.
Oma, (adj.) (Vedic avama, superl. formation fr. ava) lower (in position & rank), inferior, low; pl. omā A. III, 359 (in contrast with ussā superiors); Sn. 860 (ussā samā omā superiors, equals, inferiors), 954; SnA 347 (= paritta lāmaka).—More frequent in neg. form anoma not inferior, i.e. excellent. (Page 169)
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.
Sanskrit dictionary
Oma (ओम).—Ved.
1) A protector; ओमासश्चर्षणीधृतो (omāsaścarṣaṇīdhṛto) Ṛgveda 1.3.7.
2) One who is favourably disposed (towards another)
3) Any one fit to be protected or favoured.
Derivable forms: omaḥ (ओमः).
Oma (ओम).—[masculine] = ūma.
Oma (ओम):—[from om] (omāsas [vocative case] [plural]) m. (√av), a friend helper, protector, [Ṛg-veda i, 3, 7.]
Oma (ओम):—m. nach der Auffassung des Padap. in omāsaścarṣaṇīdhṛto.viśve devāsa.ā gata [Ṛgveda 1, 3, 7] wird [Yāska’s Nirukta 12, 39] mit avitāraḥ wohlgeneigte oder avanīyāḥ liebenswerthe erklärt, könnte aber füglich in ā ūmāsaḥ aufgelöst werden; wäre übrigens auch im andern Falle wohl gleichbedeutend mit ūma .
Oma (ओम):—m. Genosse [Ṛgveda (roth). ]
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
1) Oma (ओम) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Avama.
2) Oma (ओम) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Avama.
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
Ōma (ಓಮ):—[noun] the plant Trachysperum ammi ( = Carum copiticum) of Apiaceae family and its seed; bishop’s weed.
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Ōma (ಓಮ):—[noun] kindly regard; favour; kindness.
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Ōma (ಓಮ):—[noun] 'a gland near the root of the neck that produces lymphocytes, which is most prominent at puberty, and later disappears or becomes vestigial: thymus gland.'
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 (+4): Omaange, Omacalai, Omacanti, Omacelele, Omache, Omaddati, Omaddi, Omah, Omaha, Omai, Omailla, Omajjana, Omajjayana, Omajjia, Omaka, Omakkini, Omakuntam, Omalikai, Omamantapam, Oman.
Full-text (+15): Anoma, Hulioma, Kaduoma, Omattiraviyam, Omacanti, Omattiravakam, Omacalai, Omamantapam, Omappoti, Khuraasaani-oma, Kaadu-oma, Omavalli, Omakuntam, Omas, Wahine 'oma'o, Gudde oma gida, Jantu, Omu, Khurasani-oma, Gudde-oma.
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Search found 30 books and stories containing Oma, Ōma; (plurals include: Omas, Ōmas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tirumantiram by Tirumular (English translation)
Verse 1362: She is in the Throat Center Too < [Tantra Four (nankam tantiram) (verses 884-1418)]
Verse 1034: Kundalini Fire Blazes with Sacrificial Fire < [Tantra Four (nankam tantiram) (verses 884-1418)]
Verse 1042: Tender Kundalini Fire and Live Long < [Tantra Four (nankam tantiram) (verses 884-1418)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Anti-pyretic activity of Oma Chooranam in yeast-induced fever in rats < [2023: Volume 12, March issue 4]
Comparative study of carminative effects: Oma Theeneer vs. gripe water. < [2019: Volume 8, January issue 1]
Heavy metal (cadmium) analysis of siddha drug omakudineer using icpms method < [2019: Volume 8, June issue 7]
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Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
Antibacterial activity and chemical analysis of fruit oil of Trachyspermum... < [Volume 2, Issue 4: July–August (2016)]
Effect of Homas on collective consciousness fields using random event generator < [Volume 3, Issue 4: October–December (2017)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Panchakarma success in chronic spontaneous urticaria case study < [Volume 13 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2022]
Case report: Moderate COVID-19 managed with Siddha and conventional care. < [Volume 13 (issue 3), Jul-Sep 2022]