Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Phai in the Tangkhul language is the name of a plant identified with Curculigo orchioides Gaertn. from the Hypoxidaceae (Star Grass) family having the following synonyms: Curculigo ensifolia, Curculigo brevifolia, Hypoxis orchioides. For the possible medicinal usage of phai, 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)

Phai in Thailand is the name of a plant defined with Spondias pinnata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Spondias acuminata Roxb. (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Species Plantarum. (1799)
· Genera Plantarum (1789)
· Planta Medica (1976)
· Taxon (1982)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Phai, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, have a look at these references.

context information

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 dictionary

Phāi (फाइ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Sphāti.

context information

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 (+40): Phai haang chaang, Phai hang chang, Phai hok, Phai nual yai, Phai pen lek, Phai sang, Phai ta dam, Phai taa dam, Phai taadam, Phai-phak, Phai-phek, Phai-tong, Phaida, Phaidabephaida, Phaidajanaka, Phaijadari, Phaikaya, Phaiktari, Phaila, Phaila-nirdeshika.

Ends with (+11): Ai lek mai phai, Angasaphai, Aphai, Bahapphai, Baphai, Bhayapphai, Bhiapphai, Bhuapphai, Bihapphai, Buhapphai, Hariphai, Hatako-saphai, Hawktiphai, Jalphai, Jolphai, Kalamasaphai, Kha-phai, Kutuphai, Lek phai, Pungphai.

Full-text (+16): Phai-phak, Ya phai yong, Sphati, Phai ta dam, Lek phai, Phai sang, Yaa phai, Phai hang chang, Phai taadam, Phai pen lek, Phai-phek, Ya kap phai yai, Yaa khui mai phai, Phai haang chaang, Phai taa dam, Ya khui mai phai, Yaa phai yong, Phak phai nam, Ai lek mai phai, Ya phai.

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Search found 2 books and stories containing Phai, Phāi; (plurals include: Phais, Phāis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)

Vernacular Architecture and Folk Performing Arts < [Chapter 9]

Buddhist Communities (c): Tai Khamyang Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 6]

Buddhist Communities (b): Tai-Phake Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 6]

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Vietnamese Buddhist Art (by Nguyen Ngoc Vinh)

4. Thailand Sculptures (e): Tai Period < [Chapter 4 - The Sculpture and its Reciprocal Influence]

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