Tania, Taṇia: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Tania means something in Jainism, Prakrit, 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)Tania in English is the name of a plant defined with Xanthosoma sagittifolium in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Caladium utile Engl. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Oesterreichisches Botanisches Wochenblatt (1853)
· Flora del Paraguay (11) (1988)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Bonplandia (1856)
· Magasin Encyclopédique (1801)
· Tribuna Farmacéutica (1944)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Tania, for example health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Taṇia (तणिअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Tata.
2) Tāṇia (ताणिअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Tānita.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Tani-akupeyar.
Ends with: Acimtania, Attania, Falsa latania, Qttania, Ractania, Titania, Uttania.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Tania, Taṇia, Tāṇia; (plurals include: Tanias, Taṇias, Tāṇias). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
The Expatriate Sensibility of A. K. Ramanujan < [January – March and April – June, 1995]
The Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)
The Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 5 - The Creation of the Universe < [Section 1 - Prakriyā-pāda (section on rites)]