Pinnaga, Piṇṇāga: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Pinnaga 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)Pinnaga in India is the name of a plant defined with Cheilocostus speciosus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Costus loureiroi Horan. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Reipublicae Popularis Sinicae (1981)
· Florula Javanica (1825)
· Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society (1999)
· The Flora of British India (1890)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum seu Prodromus (1788)
· Praelectiones in ordines naturales plantarum (1792)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Pinnaga, for example extract dosage, side effects, health benefits, chemical composition, 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 dictionaryPinnāga (पिन्नाग) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Piṇyāka.
Pinnāga has the following synonyms: Pinnāya.
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: Pinnakam, pinnakan, Pinnakanam.
Full-text: Pinyaka, Pinnaya, Atimayakku, Karanamalai.
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Sutrakritanga (English translation) (by Hermann Jacobi)
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