Makaya: 1 definition
Introduction:
Makaya 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)1) Makaya in India is the name of a plant defined with Zea mays in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Zea mays var. virginica Bonaf. (among others).
2) Makaya in Okinawa is also identified with Imperata cylindrica It has the synonym Calamagrostis lagurus (L.) Koeler (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Monographiae Phanerogamarum (1889)
· Flora Hongkongensis (1861)
· Cyclopedia of American Horticulture (2006)
· Naturalientausch (1825)
· Nomenclator Botanicus (1821)
· Annali di Botanica (1987)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Makaya, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Makaya-ma-ngulu, Makayah, Makayakkiyam, Makayam, Makayanam.
Ends with: Adhyatmakaya, Atmakaya, Bhasmakaya, Bhimakaya, Brahmakaya, Dhammakaya, Dharmakaya, Dharmmakaya, Janmakaya, Makamakaya, Namakaya, Sukshmakaya, Vajradharmakaya, Wat Phra Dhammakaya.
Full-text: Makaya-ma-ngulu.
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