Rian: 1 definition
Introduction:
Rian 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)1) Rian in India is the name of a plant defined with Litsea monopetala in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Tetranthera monopetala Roxburgh (among others).
2) Rian in Thailand is also identified with Durio zibethinus It has the synonym Cullenia ceylanica (Gardn.) K. Schum. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Annales du muséum national d’histoire naturelle (1805)
· Plantarum Rariorum Horti Caesarei Schoenbrunnensis (1797)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1798)
· Synopsis Plantarum (Persoon) (1806)
· FBI (1886)
· Familles des Plantes (1763)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Rian, for example side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, 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: Rian-nam, Riang, Riangata, Rianish.
Ends with (+8): Anachorian, Anaichorian, Barian, Boat durian, Chepkarkarian, Chesuwarian, Cirian, Doerian, Durian, Edible valerian, Godrian, Greek valerian, Guaje cirian, Indian valerian, Isu rian, Jamaica false-valerian, Jhurian, Librarian, Ma-thu-rian, Murian.
Full-text: Thu-rian, Rian-nam, Thu-rian-khaek, Isu rian, Ma-thu-rian, Sarvajnamitra.
Relevant text
Search found 7 books and stories containing Rian; (plurals include: Rians). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 9.62.28 < [Sukta 62]
Dramaturgy in the Venisamhara (by Debi Prasad Namasudra)
Śṛṅgāra or Ādya-rasa (The Erotic Sentiment) < [Chapter 4 - Dramaturgy in Veṇīsaṃhāra]
Buddhist Education in Thailand (critical study) (by Smitthai Aphiwatamonkul)
6. Roles of Buddhist Universities towards the Thai Society < [Chapter 3 - The Impact of Buddhist Education on Thai Sangha]
The Chaldean account of Genesis (by George Smith)
A Manual of Khshnoom (by Phiroz Nasarvanji Tavaria)
Chapter I < [Part II]
Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria (by Lewis Spence)