Siun: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Siun 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsSiun in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Setaria pumila ssp. pumila from the Poaceae (Grass) family having the following synonyms: Panicum pumilum, Setaria glauca, Chaetochloa lutescens. For the possible medicinal usage of siun, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Siun in India is the name of a plant defined with Pennisetum glaucum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Alopecurus typhoides Burm.f. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin, Division of Agrostology United States Department of Agriculture (1897)
· Annales Botanicae Systematicae (1861)
· A Manual of Botany (1840)
· Agrostographiae Aegyptiacae Fragmenta (1853)
· Enumeratio Plantarum Zeylaniae (1864)
· Phil. J. Sci. (1912)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Siun, for example side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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: Siumtha, Siundaa, Siundee, Siundi, Siundo, Siundy, Siune-kala, Siunha, Siuni.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Siun; (plurals include: Siuns). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 3 - The usual light (prakṛtiprabhā) of the Buddha < [Chapter XIV - Emission of rays]
Appendix 1 - The sufferings of Śāriputra, Pilindavatsa and Lavaṇabhadrika < [Chapter XXXVII - The Ten Concepts]
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)