Makoya: 3 definitions
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Makoya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Makoy.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Nighantu (Synonyms and Characteristics of Drugs and technical terms)
Makoya in the Hindi language is another name for Kākamācī, a medicinal plant identified with Solanum nigrum Linn. (or ‘black nightshade’) from the Solanaceae or “nightshades” family of flowering plants, according to verse 4.133-135 of the 13th-century Raj Nighantu or Rājanighaṇṭu. The fourth chapter (śatāhvādi-varga) of this book enumerates eighty varieties of small plants (pṛthu-kṣupa). Other than the Hindi word Makoya, there are more synonyms identified for this plant among which eighteen are in Sanskrit.
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Makoya [मकोया] in the Urdu language is the name of a plant identified with Solanum nigrum Solanum nigrum L. from the Solanaceae (Potato) family. For the possible medicinal usage of makoya, 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.
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
Hindi dictionary
Makoya (मकोय) [Also spelled makoy]:—(nm) a kind of prickly plant and its fruits.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Makoya; (plurals include: Makoyas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 526 < [Hindi-Kashmiri-English Volume 2]
Page 267 < [Tamil-Hindi-English, Volume 2]
Page 525 < [Hindi-Kashmiri-English Volume 2]
Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita (by Laxmi Maji)
Treatment of Keśavṛddhi (hair loss and growth) < [Chapter 3 - Diseases and Remedial measures (described in Atharvaveda)]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
A CLASSICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW OF ARAGVADHA (Cassia fistula L.), NIMBA (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) AND KARAVEER (Nerium oleander L.) LEAVES w.s.r. TO SKIN AILMENTS < [2019, Issue 8, August]
Management of jalodar (ascites) and yakritpleehodar (hepatosplenomegaly) - a case report < [2018, Issue VI, June]
An ayurvedic approach of jalodara < [2019, Issue 6, June]
Ayurvedic management of chronic kidney disease –a case study < [Volume 4, issue 3: May- June 2017]
Arka Kalpana - A Review of Traditional and Modern Methods < [Volume 11, Issue 3: May-June 2024]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Ahara's role per Prakriti in विपरीतगुणस्तेषांस्थितिविधिः. < [2021: Volume 10, March issue 3]
A review on medicinal properties of solanum nigrum linn < [2023: Volume 12, January issue 1]
Exploring pathya and apathya's roles in skin diseases (kustha). < [2023: Volume 12, December issue 21]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
A systemic review on probable role of Pathya Apathya Aahar in Vaatrakta with... < [Vol. 8 No. 9 (2023)]
Ayurvedic approach of dietary management of Hrudaya Roga - A Review Article < [Vol. 9 No. 4 (2024)]
A nutritive review on Shaka Varga in Charaka Samhita < [Vol. 9 No. 5 (2024)]