It originated in the Caucasus and is often called âFrench roseâ, âProvins roseâ or âRose of Anatoliaâ. The second old rose is R. centifolia, which originated in Persia and is often known as âProvence roseâ or âRose of Ispahanâ: itself descended from R. gallica, it is parent to moss and cabbage roses.
Tamasic means having tama guna. It is one of the three gunas (tendencies) discussed in the last post. Something tamasic makes the body and mind sluggish and slow, leading to torpor. The tamasic foods include meat, fish, onions, garlic, mushrooms, alcohol. In addition fermented foods, including vinegar, bread, pastries and cakes are tamasic.
Â© World Encyclopedia 2005, originally published by Oxford University Press 2005. Tambo, Oliver (1917â93) South African politician, president (1977â90) of the African National Congress (ANC) . He joined the ANC in 1944. In 1960, Tambo left South Africa to organize the external activities of the ANC.orn in poverty of peasant parents in Pondoland in 1917, Oliver Reginald Tambo's early education was at St. Peter's School in Johannesburg. He won a scholarship to Fort Hare, the only college Blacks could attend, where he studied science.