Mahamasah: 2 definitions
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Mahamasah 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsMahamasah in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Vigna unguiculata (L.)Walp. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family. For the possible medicinal usage of mahamasah, 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)Mahamasah in India is the name of a plant defined with Vigna unguiculata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Dolichos sphaerospermus (L.) DC. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Lusitanica (1804)
· Philippine Journal of Science (1916)
· Species Plantarum
· Catalogus Plantarum in Horto Botanico Bogoriensi Cultarum Alter (1844)
· Amoenitates Academ…. (1759)
· Über Befruchtungsverhältnisse bei Hülsenfrüchten (1898)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mahamasah, for example extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Mahamasah; (plurals include: Mahamasahs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Studies on dasamula – its chemistry, botany and biology part – i prisniparni < [Volume 6 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 1986]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Pharmacological activities of vigna unguiculata- a review < [2016: Volume 5, October issue 10]