Pyu: 1 definition
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Pyu 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.
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Pyu in India is the name of a plant defined with Rhizophora mucronata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mangium candelarium Rumphius (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodr. (DC.) (1828)
· Transactions of the Medical and Physical Society of Calcutta (1836)
· Introductio ad Historiam Naturalem (1777)
· Mus. Bot. (1850)
· Herbarium Amboinense (1743)
· Flora de Filipinas, ed. 3 (1877)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Pyu, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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Starts with: Pyukshna, Pyupa, Pyush.
Ends with: Kathit-pyu.
Full-text: Pyush, Vyush, Kathit-pyu.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Pyu; (plurals include: Pyus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vietnamese Buddhist Art (by Nguyen Ngoc Vinh)
2. Avalokitesvara images in Champa < [Chapter 3 - Unifying factors of the Avalokitesvara Images in South Vietnam and South East Asia]
6. Avalokitesvara images in Indonesia < [Chapter 3 - Unifying factors of the Avalokitesvara Images in South Vietnam and South East Asia]
Vastu-shastra (5): Temple Architecture (by D. N. Shukla)
Temple architecture in Burma < [Chapter 12 - History of Hindu Temples (Prāsādas and Vimānas)]
Indian Culture in South-East Asian Countries < [July – September 1973]