Loki: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Loki means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Dhamma Dana: Pali English GlossaryMundane.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Loki in Malaysia is the name of a plant defined with Amorphophallus paeoniifolius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Candarum hookeri Schott, nom. illeg. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Nouvelles Annales du Museum d’Histoire Naturelle (1834)
· J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. (1903)
· Cytologia (1988)
· Fitoterapia (2005)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Research Bulletin (1970)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Loki, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, 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: Lokiga, Lokika, Lokilei, Lokiliton, Lokimeta, Lokin, Lokini, Lokirdangae, Lokissara, Lokita, Lokitegi, Lokitengi, Lokitoe-kayep, Lokitoemenyan, Lokiya, Lokiya Citta, Lokiya Rupa.
Ends with (+25): Acaryacatuhshloki, Aloki, Ashaucasamgrahatrimshacchloki, Ashaucatrimshacchloki, Ashtadashottarashatashloki, Ashtashloki, Avaloki, Catuhshloki, Cidanandadashashloki, Culoki, Dashashloki, Dayadashashloki, Dravyagunashatashloki, Geloki, Gueloki, Kopaloki, Leloki, Mangalacaranasaptadashashloki, Ngeloki, Ol ameloki.
Full-text: Opalipyate, Anuvartanata, Anuvartana, Yattaka, Vikurvati, Vikurvate, Cetiya.
Relevant text
Search found 9 books and stories containing Loki; (plurals include: Lokis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 6 - Prajñā or Prajñāpāramitā as ‘the Mother of the Buddhas’ < [Chapter LII - Elimination of the Triple Poison]
Introduction to fifth volume < [Introductions]
Patthana Dhamma (by Htoo Naing)
Chapter 13 - Upanissaya paccayo (or decisive support condition)
The Doctrine of Paticcasamuppada (by U Than Daing)
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Chandogya Upanishad (Madhva commentary) (by Srisa Chandra Vasu)
A Collection of Popular Tales from the Norse and North German (by Peter Christian Asbjørsen)