Pinang: 1 definition
Introduction:
Pinang means something in 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)Pinang in China is the name of a plant defined with Areca catechu in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Areca nigra Giseke ex H. Wendl. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum
· Species Plantarum. (1805)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Translational Research: the Journal of Laboratory and Clinical Medicine (2007)
· Taxon (1979)
· Hist. Nat. Palm. (1836)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Pinang, for example chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, 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: Pinang asin, Pinang blah, Pinang kossi, Pinang matah megare, Pinang matah merah, Pinang salai, Pinang umbut, Pinang yang, Pinanki.
Full-text: Pinang salai, Pinang kossi, Pinang matah megare, Pinang matah merah, Pinang asin, Pinang blah, Pinang umbut, Pinang yang, Piretacutti, Cuttukkuvi.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Pinang; (plurals include: Pinangs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Conclusion < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]
Part 12 - Southern China < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]
The Sarva-Darsana-Samgraha (by E. B. Cowell)