Phang: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Phang means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsPhang [फंग] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Rivea hypocrateriformis (Desr.) Choisy from the Convolvulaceae (Morning glory) family having the following synonyms: Convolvulus hypoleucus, Rivea fragrans, Rivea ornata. For the possible medicinal usage of phang, 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.
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)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Phang in India is the name of a plant defined with Rivea hypocrateriformis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Phang is also identified with Rivea ornata It has the synonym Convolvulus multifi dus Hallier f. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Industrial Crops and Products (2000)
· The Wealth of India. A Dictionary of Indian Raw Materials and Industrial Products. (1972)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Phang, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, 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 (+1): Phang khi noi, Phang nhot pang, Phang-araung, Phang-kurbau, Phang-laubaung, Phang-nura, Phang-put-araung, Phang-rang-araung, Phangada, Phangahuasum-dokkhao, Phangala, Phangaraung, Phangaruda, Phanghad, Phangi, Phangla, Phangli, Phangma, Phangra, Phangsla.
Ends with: Barri-phang, Gaikhir-biphang, Gaikhirbiphang, Jingir-phang, Makhameraphang, Manathingsa buphang, May phang, Midauma-baphang, Mugung-la-phang, Rolang-phang, Rulangbu phang, Selonphang, Senemphang, Ser phang, Ser-phang, Serphang.
Full-text: Mugung-la-phang, Phang-araung, Barri-phang, Rulangbu phang, Ser phang, Phang-laubaung, Jingir-phang, Phang-kurbau, May phang, Phang khi noi, Phang-nura, Phang nhot pang, Phang-rang-araung, Rolang-phang, Phang-put-araung, Ser-phang.
Relevant text
Search found 4 books and stories containing Phang; (plurals include: Phangs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bodhisattvacharyavatara (by Andreas Kretschmar)
Text Sections 234-239 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
Text Section 164 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
Text Section 299 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) (by Gyurme Dorje)
Text 9.21 (Commentary) < [Chapter 9 (Text And Commentary)]
Text 15.4 (Commentary) < [Chapter 15 (Text and Commentary)]
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 1c - The Zur Geneology (vii): Lha rje lce ston rgya nag < [Book 3 - Early translations of Secret Mantra]
Chapter 4 - The founding of temples by Lume and his disciples < [Book 2 - Later spread of the Doctrine]
Chapter 8 - The introduction of the teaching by the religious king < [Book 1 - The beginning of the story of the Doctrine]
The Practice Manual of Noble Tārā Kurukullā (by Dharmachakra Translation Committee)