Raia: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Raia 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)1) Raia in India is the name of a plant defined with Setaria italica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Panicum italicum var. californicum (Kellog) Körn. & Werner (among others).
2) Raia in Madagascar is also identified with Mauloutchia humblotii It has the synonym Brochoneura acuminata (Lam.) Warb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae (1810)
· Flora Americae Septentrionalis; or, … (1813)
· Handbuch des Getreidebaus (1885)
· Mémoires de l’Académie des Sciences (1791)
· Descriptio Graminum in Gallia et Germania (1802)
· Essai d’une Nouvelle Agrostographie (1812)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Raia, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, 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 dictionary1) Raia (रैअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Racita.
2) Raia (रैअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Racita.
3) Rāia (राइअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Rājita.
4) Rāia (राइअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Rātrika.
5) Rāiā (राइआ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Rājikā.
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: Raiaka, Raiata, Raiava.
Full-text: Ratrika, Samkoca, Racita, Rajita, Rajika, Shanku.
Relevant text
Search found 8 books and stories containing Raia, Rāia, Rāiā; (plurals include: Raias, Rāias, Rāiās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Minerals and Metals in Sanskrit literature (by Sulekha Biswas)
1. Introduction to ancient Indian alchemy and Atomism < [Chapter 8 - Non-gem Minerals and Metals in Rasa-shastra]
Indian influences in the Philippines (by Juan R. Francisco)
Sanskrit names of the Human society in Filipino language < [Chapter 1 - Sanskrit in the Philippine languages]
Magic Articles Motif < [Chapter 5 - Indian Literature in the Philippines—Folk-literature motifs]
Chapter 2 - Phonetic Development of Sanskrit in the Philippine languages
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Overview on myristica fragrans (jatiphala) < [2022, Issue 12 December]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 2.1 - Vishapaharana-murti (depiction of swallowing the poison) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Evaluating therapeutic landscapes < [2019: Volume 8, January issue 1]
Ketone solubilization in DMSO for alcohol dehydrogenase substrates < [2016: Volume 5, May issue 5]
Importance of first year nutrition: breast feeding benefits. < [2022: Volume 11, May issue 5]
Impact of Vedic Culture on Society (by Kaushik Acharya)
System of Taxation < [Chapter 5]