Madhuraphala, Madhura-phala: 5 definitions
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Madhuraphala means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Madhuraphala in India is the name of a plant defined with Citrullus lanatus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cucurbita anguria Duchesne ex Lam., nom. illeg. (among others).
2) Madhuraphala is also identified with Ziziphus jujuba It has the synonym Ziziphus jujuba (L.) Gaertn., nom. illeg., non Ziziphus jujuba Mill. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Plantarum Capensium (1794)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (Lamarck) (1789)
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum (1788)
· Uses of plants by the Indians (1991)
· Enumeratio Plantarum Africae Australis Extratropicae (1826)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1768)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Madhuraphala, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.
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Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryMadhuraphala (मधुरफल).—a sort of jujube tree (rājabadara).
Derivable forms: madhuraphalaḥ (मधुरफलः).
Madhuraphala is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms madhura and phala (फल).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Madhuraphala (मधुरफल):—[=madhura-phala] [from madhura > madhu] m. a species of jujube, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) Madhuraphalā (मधुरफला):—[=madhura-phalā] [from madhura-phala > madhura > madhu] f. the sweet melon, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
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