Tiama, Tiāmā: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Tiama 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)1) Tiama in Central African Republic is the name of a plant defined with Entandrophragma angolense in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Swietenia angolensis Welw. ex C. DC. (among others).
2) Tiama is also identified with Entandrophragma cylindricum It has the synonym Pseudocedrela cylindrica Sprague (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Rev. Zool. Afr. (1921)
· Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin (2001)
· Apontamentos Phytogeographicos (1859)
· Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin (1910)
· African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines (2007)
· Pharmacology and Toxicology (2002)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Tiama, for example health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryTiāmā (तिआमा) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Triyāmā.
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: Tiama mahogany, Tiama tiama, Tiamanohi, Tiamat.
Ends with: Tiama tiama.
Full-text: Tiama tiama, Tiama mahogany, Triyama.
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