Significance of Mammary gland
Mammary gland refers to the glands in female mammals responsible for milk production. According to Purana, these glands in women can be impacted by diseases post-partum. Scientific analysis highlights the mammary gland's role in producing milk and its involvement in inflammation by secreting acute phase proteins. Additionally, studies indicate that mammary glands can increase in weight due to substances like Shatavari extract, and in cattle, mastitis significantly alters cytokine expressions and somatic cell counts in the mammary gland.
Synonyms: Breast
In Finnish: Maitorauhanen
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Hindu concept of 'Mammary gland'
In Hinduism, the mammary gland symbolizes nurturing and motherhood, as it is responsible for milk production in women. Its significance extends to concerns about diseases impacting these glands during the post-partum period.
From: Garuda Purana
(1) Glands in women responsible for milk production, discussed in relation to diseases that can affect them post-partum.[1]
The concept of Mammary gland in scientific sources
The mammary gland, crucial in females for milk production, is significantly impacted by mastitis in cattle, altering cytokine expressions and somatic cell counts, which underscores its importance in dairy health management.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) Glands responsible for milk production in female mammals, where casein is synthesized.[2] (2) Glands in female mammals that produce milk, which were observed to increase in weight due to Shatavari extract.[3] (3) The gland in female mammals responsible for milk production, which can also be a source of acute phase proteins during inflammation.[4]
From: AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
(1) The mammary gland in cattle is affected during mastitis, leading to significant changes in cytokine expressions and somatic cell counts.[5]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) Glandular tissue in females that produces milk, also referred to as Stanyashaya.[6]
From: Ancient Science of Life
(1) Glands in female mammals responsible for milk production, analyzed in the study for the impact of fennel seed extract.[7]