Toa: 1 definition
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Toa 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) Toa in India is the name of a plant defined with Holarrhena pubescens in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Echites antidysenterica Roth, non (Linnaeus) Roxburgh ex Fleming (among others).
2) Toa is also identified with Triticum aestivum It has the synonym Zeia vulgaris var. aestiva (L.) Lunell (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (2000)
· Phytochemistry (1990)
· New Phytologist (2005)
· International Journal of Crude Drug Research (1987)
· Flore Française. Troisième Édition (1778)
· Flora Analitica d’Italia (1896)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Toa, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Toa-ntini, Toab, Toad rush, Toad tree, Toadflax penstemon, Toadshade, Toal, Toan tharo, Toan tuwow ng tharo, Toanae-moru, Toane-balimo, Toane-balingoana, Toane-ntja, Toane-poli, Toanegosoro, Toani ta makongo.
Ends with: Abetoa, Asi toa, Asratoa, Kauvotovotoa, Mwatoa, Pushi toa, Pushitoa, Pusitoa, Rattoa, Senitoa, Wa votovotoa, Wavotovotoa.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Toa; (plurals include: Toas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana (by Chaitali Kadia)
Lineages of Manu < [Chapter 6 - Human history in the Matsya-Purāṇa]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter LVI - Enumeration of the names of princes of the continent of Plaksha, etc. < [Agastya Samhita]
Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations) (by Makarand Gopal Newalkar)
Sūtra 1.27-29 [Praṇava and Praṇava-Sādhana] < [Book I - Samādhi-pāda]
Vastu-shastra (1): Canons of Architecture (by D. N. Shukla)
(vi) Rise of Art < [Chapter 4 - An outline History of Hindu Architecture]