Maa: 2 definitions

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Maa 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.

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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Maa [ಮಾ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Mangifera indica from the Anacardiaceae (Cashew) family. For the possible medicinal usage of maa, 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.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Maa in Ghana is the name of a plant defined with Pennisetum glaucum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Panicum flavum Nees (among others).

2) Maa in Papua New Guinea is also identified with Colocasia esculenta It has the synonym Zantedeschia virosa (Roxb.) K. Koch (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Systema Vegetabilium (1817)
· Synopsis Aroidearum (1856)
· Das Pflanzenreich (1920)
· Grasses of Ceylon (1956)
· Amer. Journal of Botany (1977)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1994)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Maa, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, have a look at these references.

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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.

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