Mahua, Mahuā, Má huā, Ma hua: 8 definitions
Introduction:
Mahua means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi, 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Mahua (Oil) is denoted by the Sanskrit therm Madhūka-Taila and is used in the recipe for creating artificial Rubies, according to the Vādakhaṇḍa section of the Rasaratnākara (lit. “jewel mine of mercury”): a 13th century alchemical work in Sanskrit written by Nityanātha.—The final ingredient of the Rasaratnākara’s ruby recipe is Mahua oil (madhūka-taila). The stones have been rolled in the dye and are now immersed in oil. It is unclear how long the stones must be placed in the dye, as the text merely prescribes that they must have been “well-heated” before they are “briefly” heated in the Mahua oil (madhūka-taila). The function of the oil is not explained. Here, there is no link to textile dyeing techniques. The use of oil is paralleled in the recipes for imitating gems in the Stockholm Papyrus, though there, the pigment is directly mixed with the oil and then used to coat the stones rather than being a separate layer following the initial dyeing.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
India history and geography
Mahua refers “country liquor”, consumed by tribes such as the Tharua—an endogamous community inhabiting northern Odisha (mainly in the Balasore district, India) being sub-divided into two subgroups i.e. Tharua Bindhani and Tharua Kumbhar.—[Regarding their food habits]: The dietary habit of the Tharuas is simple. They are non-vegetarians but, do not take beef as they consider it as a ritually unclean food. They drink handia (rice beer) and country liquor—mahua. They prepare rice-beer (handia) on all socio-religious occasions and offer it to the deities as ritual food. Mahua liquor is often purchased from the local liquor-vender. Rice-beer is also offered to the ancestral-spirits on festive occasions
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Mahua [महुवा] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Madhuca neriifolia (Moon) H.J.Lam from the Sapotaceae (Mahua) family having the following synonyms: Madhuca malabarica, Basia malabarica, Illipe malabarica. For the possible medicinal usage of mahua, 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.
Mahua [महुआ] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Madhuca longifolia var. latifolia (Roxb.) A.Chev. from the Sapotaceae (mahua) family having the following synonyms: Bassia latifolia, Illipe latifolia, Madhuca indica, Madhuca latifolia.
Mahua [महुआ] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Madhuca longifolia var. longifolia from the Sapotaceae (mahua) family.
1) Mahua in India is the name of a plant defined with Acacia intsia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mimosa caesia L. (among others).
2) Mahua is also identified with Engelhardia spicata It has the synonym Engelhardtia aceriflora Blume (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh (1982)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (5250)
· Flora Caroliniana (1788)
· Flora Malesiana, being an Illustrated Systematic Account of the Malaysian Flora
· Bijdragen tot de flora van Nederlandsch Indië (1825)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mahua, for example extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Mahuā (महुआ):—(nm) Bassia latifoliaa tree bearing sweet flowers that are used for preparing liquor.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Mahua (महुअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Madhūka.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Chinese-English dictionary
[The following represents an unverified English translation. For all purposes consult the original Chinese text.]
麻花 [má huā] [ma hua]—
1. The pattern formed by twisting hemp rope (麻繩 [ma sheng]).
2. A deep-fried food item made from dough. Several strips of dough are twisted together and deep-fried until cooked. For example: "Mahua is one of Xiaoliuqiu (小琉球 [xiao liu qiu])'s famous local products."
3. (Of clothes) becoming worn out or frayed due to friction. For example: "These pants are all frayed."
麻花：1.製作麻繩所旋扭的花式。
2.麵製油炸的食品。把數股條狀的麵旋扭在一起，用油炸熟。如：「麻花是小琉球名產之一。」
3.衣服因磨擦而破爛。如：「這條褲子都麻花了。」
má huā:1. zhì zuò má shéng suǒ xuán niǔ de huā shì.
2. miàn zhì yóu zhà de shí pǐn. bǎ shù gǔ tiáo zhuàng de miàn xuán niǔ zài yī qǐ, yòng yóu zhà shú. rú: “má huā shì xiǎo liú qiú míng chǎn zhī yī.”
3. yī fú yīn mó cā ér pò làn. rú: “zhè tiáo kù zi dōu má huā le.”
ma hua:1. zhi zuo ma sheng suo xuan niu de hua shi.
2. mian zhi you zha de shi pin. ba shu gu tiao zhuang de mian xuan niu zai yi qi, yong you zha shu. ru: "ma hua shi xiao liu qiu ming chan zhi yi."
3. yi fu yin mo ca er po lan. ru: "zhe tiao ku zi dou ma hua le."
麻花 ts = má huā p refers to “fried dough twist (crisp snack food made by deep-frying plaited dough)/worn out or worn smooth (of clothes)”.
Chinese language.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches (+0): Hua, Ma.
Starts with (+0): Ma hua bian, Ma hua teng, Ma huang, Ma huang ding, Ma huang jian, Ma huang jian xue, Ma huang su, Mahua kinyaturu, Mahuada, Mahualan, Mahuara.
Full-text (+144): Ma hua bian, Hei qi ma hua, Madhuka, You zha, Bo, Zuan tou, Yi zhang er duan, Magizhamboo, Mahua kinyaturu, Madhu, Iluppaikkatuku, Seyilam, Avitturumam, Ippai, Iluppainey, Ticcanakam, Kutappam, Arriluppai, Tittanacaram, Iruppai.
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