Yira: 1 definition
Introduction:
Yira 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) Yira in Thailand is the name of a plant defined with Ocimum gratissimum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Geniosporum discolor Baker (among others).
2) Yira is also identified with Plectranthus ovatus It has the synonym Ocimum gratissimum Forssk., nom. illeg. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flore de Madagascar et des Comores (1998)
· Cytologia (1985)
· Die Pflanzenwelt Ost-Afrikas (1895)
· Taxon (1980)
· Opera Botanica (1993)
· Cytologia (1986)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Yira, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, chemical composition, 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: Yira hitam, Yiravenkayam.
Ends with: Anyanyira, Ayira, Caramunnipayira, Kayira, Kuraiyira, Moyira, Mumbambayira, Mushayira, Patiyira, Sayira, Vayira.
Full-text: Yira hitam.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Yira; (plurals include: Yiras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Introduction < [Chapter XVIII - Chola-Hoysala Phase]
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Erumbur (Urumur) < [Chapter II - Temples of Parantaka I’s Time]
Temples in Kodumbalur < [Chapter IV - Temples of Sundara Chola’s Time]