Dhamasa, Dhamāsā, Dhamāsa: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Dhamasa means something in Marathi, 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsDhamasa [धमासा] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Fagonia schweinfurthii (Hadidi) Hadidi from the Zygophyllaceae (Caltrop) family having the following synonyms: Fagonia indica var. schweinfurthii, Fagonia arabica var. schweinfurthii. For the possible medicinal usage of dhamasa, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Dhamasa [धमासा] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.
Dhamasa [धमासा] in the Rajasthani language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Dhamasa in India is the name of a plant defined with Fagonia arabica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Dhamasa is also identified with Fagonia bruguieri.
3) Dhamasa is also identified with Fagonia cretica It has the synonym Fagonia desertorum Andr..
4) Dhamasa is also identified with Fagonia indica It has the synonym Fagonia mysorensis B. Heyne ex Roth (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Diagn. Pl. Orient. (1843)
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1900)
· Regnum Vegetabile, or ‘a Series of Handbooks for the Use of Plant Taxonomists and Plant Geographers’ (1993)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1824)
· Flora Indica (1768)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Dhamasa, for example diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarydhamāsā (धमासा).—m A prickly plant, Hedysarum Alhagi.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishdhamāsā (धमासा).—m A prickly plant, Hedysarum Alhagi.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryDhamāsa (धमास):—n. 1. boast; pride; pompous show; 2. challenge; threat;
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: Dhamasac, Dhamashas, Tamacai, Tamacaki, Tamacam, Tamacan, Tamacapatarttam, Tamacappirakiruti, Tamacapuranam, Tamacattiram, Tamacavelai.
Full-text (+1): Dhamashas, Phanjika, Phanji, Rodanika, Dhamas, Rodani, Yasa, Dhvamsa, Idamkarya, Adharakamtaka, Alpaka, Kacchura, Tamacappirakiruti, Dhanvana, Ajadani, Tamacapatarttam, Tamacavelai, Atmamuli, Tamacapuranam, Yavasa.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Dhamasa, Dhamāsā, Dhamāsa; (plurals include: Dhamasas, Dhamāsās, Dhamāsas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
In vitro thrombolytic activity of Dhamasa (Fagonia arabica Linn.), Kushta (Saussurea lappa Decne.), and Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia Thunb.) < [Volume 36 (4); 2015 (Oct-Dec)]
An overview of the causes of current practices in Pratinidhi Dravyas (substitution of drugs) in Ayurveda including newer techniques for their evaluation < [Volume 33 (4); 2012 (Oct-Dec)]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 136 < [Volume 6 (1882)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Formulation and evaluation of ayurvedic herbal mouth wash against oral disorders < [2023: Volume 12, May issue 7]
Review of ayurvedic drugs: Mahakashaya in Charak Sutrasthana. < [2021: Volume 10, September issue 11]
An ayurvedic management of varicose veins induced stasis eczema - case study < [2022: Volume 11, June issue 7]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Case study on “bric” < [2014, Issue V Sep-Oct]
Ebola virus disease in view of ayurveda < [2014, Issue V Sep-Oct]
Study the efficacy of darvyadi kwatha gandusha upkrama in mukhapaka < [2017, Issue II February,]
Thrombolytic potential of Bangladeshi medicinal plant extracts < [Volume 33 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 2014]
Study of Shalya Tantra's contribution in Charak Samhita. < [Volume 3, issue 6: November - December 2016]
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