Siam: 1 definition
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Siam 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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Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Siam in English is the name of a plant defined with Eupatorium odoratum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Osmia odorata (L.) Sch.Bip. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Phytologia (1970)
· Taxon (1981)
· Systema Naturae
· Nucleus (1975)
· FBI (1881)
· Cell and Chromosome Research (1989)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Siam, for example extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, 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: Siama-lota, Siamalata, Siambara, Siamese galangal, Siamese ginger, Siamese rough bush, Siamese senna, Siamese terminalia, Siamlata.
Ends with: Apple siam, Bunga siam, Du mao siam, Epal siam, Kemudu siam, Mengkudu siam.
Full-text (+31): Rhizanthes infanticida, Epal siam, Apple siam, Bunga siam, Round siam cardamom, Kemudu siam, Du mao siam, Mengkudu siam, Rhizanthes deceptor, Ficus drupacea, Croton acutifolius, Samindavisaya, Psychotria malayana, Morinda angustifolia, Kibatalia maingayi, Smilax perfoliata, Ciyam, Varananamuni, Eria pannea, Saccabaddha.
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Search found 34 books and stories containing Siam; (plurals include: Siams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vastu-shastra (5): Temple Architecture (by D. N. Shukla)
Temple architecture in Siam (Thailand) < [Chapter 12 - History of Hindu Temples (Prāsādas and Vimānas)]
Temple architecture in Cambodia < [Chapter 12 - History of Hindu Temples (Prāsādas and Vimānas)]
Temple architecture in Burma < [Chapter 12 - History of Hindu Temples (Prāsādas and Vimānas)]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Part 4 - Assam, Burma, Annam and Siam < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]
Appendix 2.2 - Umbrellas < [Appendices]
Chapter CXI < [Book XVI - Suratamañjarī]
Vietnamese Buddhist Art (by Nguyen Ngoc Vinh)
4. Sculptures in Thailand (Introduction) < [Chapter 4 - The Sculpture and its Reciprocal Influence]
2a. The Spread of Buddhism < [Chapter 1 - The evolution of Buddhist Art in South Vietnam and South East Asia]
2. History of Funan < [Chapter 2 - Similarity of Buddhist monuments in South Vietnam and South East Asia]
The Kakavin and Serat Kandas < [Jan - Feb 1939]
The Hindu Art and Architecture in Angkor < [April 1937]
Indian Culture in South-East Asian Countries < [July – September 1973]
Buddhist Education in Thailand (critical study) (by Smitthai Aphiwatamonkul)
6. Thai Sangha’s Education in Thailand: Historical Background < [Chapter 2 - The Thai Sangha System of Education]
1. Influences of Buddhism < [Chapter 3 - The Impact of Buddhist Education on Thai Sangha]
1.1. Buddhism as lived and cherished by the Thai people < [Chapter 3 - The Impact of Buddhist Education on Thai Sangha]
Anāgārika Dharmapāla (by Bhikkhu Sangharakshita)