Mahadan: 2 definitions
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Mahadan 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Mahadan in Sri Lanka is the name of a plant defined with Syzygium cumini in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Myrtus obovata Spreng. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· J. Ethnopharmacology (2000)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1828)
· Diabetes Care (3019)
· Numer. List (3552)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1825)
· Synopseos Plantarum (Persoon) (1806)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mahadan, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, 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
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryMahadaan is another spelling for महादान [mahādāna].—n. great gift; name given to various traditional gifts to Brahmins;
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 (+8): Mahadamshtra, Mahadana, Mahadana-akshapatal-adhikrita, Mahadanadina, Mahadananda, Mahadananirnaya, Mahadananukramanika, Mahadanapaddhati, Mahadanapati, Mahadanapatni, Mahadanaprayogapaddhati, Mahadanaprayogaratne, Mahadanavakyavali, Mahadanavidhi, Mahadanayaka, Mahadand, Mahadanda, Mahadandadhara, Mahadandadhari, Mahadandanayaka.
Full-text: Mahadana.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Mahadan, Mahadaan; (plurals include: Mahadans, Mahadaans). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Nyaya-Vaisheshika (critical and historical study) (by Aruna Rani)
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