Vako: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Vako 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsVako in the Mizo language is the name of a plant identified with Thunbergia grandiflora Thunbergia grandiflora (Roxb. ex Rottl.) Roxb. from the Acanthaceae (Acanthus) family having the following synonyms: Thunbergia chinensis, Thunbergia cordifolia, Thunbergia malvifolia. For the possible medicinal usage of vako, 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Vako in India is the name of a plant defined with Thunbergia grandiflora in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Thunbergia cordifolia Nees (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Der Gesellsschaft Naturforschender Freunde zu Berlin, neue Schriften (1803)
· Physiographiska Sälskapets Handlingar (1776)
· J. Agric. Sci. (Tokyo) (1962)
· Hortus Kewensis (1812)
· Journal of the Indian Botanical Society (1986)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Vako, for example diet and recipes, side effects, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, 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: Vakohrui, Vakoka, Vakolya, Vakopavaka, Vakorem, Vakota, Vakovakya.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Vako; (plurals include: Vakos). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kavyamimamsa of Rajasekhara (Study) (by Debabrata Barai)
Part 7.7 - Poetic conventions regarding to the Birds < [Chapter 5 - Analyasis and Interpretations of the Kāvyamīmāṃsā]
Abhijnana Shakuntala (synthetic study) (by Ramendra Mohan Bose)
Chapter 1 - Prathama-anka (prathamo'nkah) < [Abhijnana Sakuntalam, text and commentary]