Span: 2 definitions
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Span means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsSpan in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Abies pindrow (Royle ex D.Don) Royle from the Pinaceae (Pine) family having the following synonyms: Abies himalayensis, Pinus pindrow, Pinus spectabilis var. pindrow. For the possible medicinal usage of span, 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.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Span in India is the name of a plant defined with Abies pindrow in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Abies webbiana (Wall. ex D. Don) Lindl. var. pindrow (Royle ex D. Don) Brandis (among others).
2) Span is also identified with Abies spectabilis It has the synonym Pinus webbiana Lindl. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum
· J. Int. Conifer Preserv. Soc. (2008)
· Hist. Nat. des Végétaux - Phanérogames (1841)
· The India Journal of Experimental Biology (IJEB) (2000)
· Fl. Berlin (1824)
· Penny Cyclop. (1833)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Span, for example chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, 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 (+61): Spamdisu, Span-rgyan-snon-po, Span-rtsa-do-bo, Spanchi towa, Spand, Spanda, Spandadeha, Spandakarika, Spandamana, Spandamatra, Spandan, Spandana, Spandanacaritra, Spandanananda, Spandanilaya, Spandanirnaya, Spandanirodhana, Spandapradipa, Spandapradipika, Spandarthasutravali.
Ends with: Goraspan, Nishpan, Yakshpan.
Full-text (+445): Vitasti, Pradesha, Tala, Kishku, Pradeshin, Ayushya, Arvan, Cashagati, Trivitasta, Pancapradesha, Gokarna, Bhuthaonnathi, Heisreng, Kodalimuriki, Bilikaakamushti, Brumanja, Haenaari, Kalluviri, Putan, Kharit.
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Search found 211 books and stories containing Span; (plurals include: Spans). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 1 - On the bondage of life-span < [Chapter 3]
Part 13 - On the life-span of living beings without mind < [Chapter 2]
Part 2 - Wholesome for the monks < [Chapter 9]
Vinaya Pitaka (2): Bhikkhuni-vibhanga (the analysis of Nun’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Manasara (English translation) (by Prasanna Kumar Acharya)
Chapter 43 - The cars and chariots (ratha-lakṣaṇa)
Chapter 2 - The Qualifications of Architects and the system of Measurement
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Supplement (d): The Eight Differences (vematta) < [Chapter 9 - The chronicle of twenty-four Buddhas]
Part 3 - Definition of Kappa or Aeon < [Chapter 1-3 - Anudīpanī on words and phrases]
Part 1 - Five Kolāhalas < [Chapter 1 - The Story of Sataketu Deva, The Future Buddha]
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