Ombala, Oṃbāla, Ombāla: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Ombala 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)Ombala in Gabon is the name of a plant defined with Pentaclethra macrophylla in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Harpalyce macrocarpa Britton & P. Wilson.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1825)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2001)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1983)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1994)
· Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment (2004)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ombala, for example extract dosage, side effects, chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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) Oṃbāla (ओंबाल) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Chāda.
2) Oṃbāla (ओंबाल) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Plāva.
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)
Starts with: Ombalanem.
Ends with: Bombala, Caurabombala, Cavalabombala, Cavarabombala, Combalacombala, Dombala, Kaigombala, Phatakya Sombala, Raktabombala, Tombala.
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