Sian: 1 definition
Introduction:
Sian 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)Sian in Mali is the name of a plant defined with Rottboellia cochinchinensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Cytologia (1986)
· North American Flora (1909)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1985)
· Tentamen Florae Abyssinicae … (1850)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Journal of the Indian Botanical Society (1994)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Sian, for example extract dosage, health benefits, diet and recipes, chemical composition, side effects, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Siana, Sianama, Siantan, Siantan hutan.
Ends with: Agnissian, Ahing sian, Assessian, Chesokisian, Mu sian, Phak som sian, Silisian, Vaga sian.
Full-text: Ahing sian, Vaga sian, Mu sian, Phak som sian, Phak sian khaao, Phak sian phee, Phak som sian phee, Phak sian paa, Ambisa.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Sian; (plurals include: Sians). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bhishma Charitra (by Kartik Pandya)
A Review of Reviews < [October 1937]
Our North-East Frontier < [April 1957]
Our North-East Frontier < [April 1957]