Soko: 1 definition
Introduction:
Soko 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) Soko in English is the name of a plant defined with Celosia argentea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Amaranthus purpureus Nieuwl. (among others).
2) Soko in Zaire is also identified with Trichilia dregeana It has the synonym Trichilia dregei E. Meyer (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany (1891)
· Phytochemistry (2001)
· Prodromus Stirpium in Horto ad Chapel Allerton vigentium (1796)
· Flora Capensis (Harvey) (1860)
· Flora of West Pakistan (1974)
· Amer. Midl. Nat. (1914)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Soko, for example diet and recipes, side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, 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: Shokodbhava, Shokodreka, Shokonmathitacittatman, Shokopahata, Shokotpadana, Soko yokoto, Soko-beni-jiru-gao, Sokodoya, Sokola, Sokola tenga, Sokoni, Sokotei, Sokoto, Sokotu.
Ends with: Abrisoko, Bosoko, Dissoko, Divosoko, Esoko, Exesoko, Isoko, Karasoko, Koungamsoko, Lesoko, Msoko, Ontsountsoko, Umsokosoko.
Full-text: Soko yokoto, Soko-beni-jiru-gao, Shoka, Tanha, Kama.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Soko; (plurals include: Sokos). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 215 - The Story of Anitthigandha Kumāra < [Chapter 16 - Piya Vagga (Affection)]
Verse 216 - The Story of a Brāhmin < [Chapter 16 - Piya Vagga (Affection)]
Verse 212 - The Story of a Rich Householder < [Chapter 16 - Piya Vagga (Affection)]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 7 - The Buddha’s Preaching to a Brahmin of Wrong Views < [Chapter 35 - Story of Māra]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
1.6. Enlightenment Factor of Concentration < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]