Gangan: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Gangan 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) Gangan in India is the name of a plant defined with Grewia tenax in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Chadara betulaefolia Juss. (among others).
2) Gangan in Philippines is also identified with Flemingia strobilifera It has the synonym Hedysarum bracteatum Roxb. (etc.).
3) Gangan in Yoruba is also identified with Gardenia ternifolia It has the synonym Gardenia medicinalis Vahl ex Schum. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
· Fl. Delhi (1963)
· Flora Indica (1832)
· American Journal of Botany (1944)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Gangan, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, 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
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryGangan is another spelling for गनगन [ganagana].—n. grumbling; irritatingly; mumbling; murmuring;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Gamganamara, Gamgane, Gamganvaya, Ganganadi, Ganganagaraja, Ganganagarajan, Gangananda kavondra, Ganganatha, Ganganem, Ganganpi.
Ends with: Patanankan.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Gangan; (plurals include: Gangans). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Temples in and around Madurantakam (by B. Mekala)
Mandradis (shepherd community) < [Chapter 6 - Social and Economic Activities]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Rajendra Deva II (a.d. 1052-1064) < [Chapter V - Successors of Rajendra I (a.d. 1018 to 1070)]
Temples in Olagapuram < [Chapter II - Temples of Rajaraja I’s Time]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Kendatti < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Rajaraja II’s Time]
Appendix < [Chapter XII - Temples of Kulottunga III’s Time]
Temples in Laddigam < [Chapter II - Temples of Kulottunga I’s Time]