Makra: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Makra 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 DrugsMakra in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Brachiaria ramosa (L.) Stapf from the Poaceae (Grass) family having the following synonyms: Panicum ramosum, Urochloa ramosa, Panicum arvense. For the possible medicinal usage of makra, 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.
Makra [मकड़ा] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Dactyloctenium aegyptium (L.) Willd. from the Poaceae (Grass) family having the following synonyms: Eleusine aegyptiaca.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Makra in India is the name of a plant defined with Dactyloctenium aegyptium in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Eleusine aegyptia (L.) Pers., nom. illeg., non Eleusine aegyptia (L.) Desf. (among others).
2) Makra is also identified with Eleusine coracana It has the synonym Cynosurus coracan L. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Ceylon J. Sci., Biol. Sci. (1956)
· Phytologia (1981)
· Species Plantarum (1762)
· Boll. Reale Orto Bot. Giardino Colon. Palermo (1910)
· Lidia (1999)
· Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon (1931)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Makra, for example health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Makraghas, Makrai, Makraila, Makrani.
Ends with: Khermakra, Matangamakra, Samakra.
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Jain Remains of Ancient Bengal (by Shubha Majumder)
Archaeological sites in West Midnapur District < [Chapter 4 - Distribution of Sites Yielding Jaina Remains]
Modern Temples Containing Sculptural Specimens < [Chapter 5 - Jaina Architectural and Sculptural Remains]