Malayavaca: 1 definition
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Malayavaca 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) Malayavaca in India is the name of a plant defined with Alpinia galanga in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Languas pyramidata Merr. (among others).
2) Malayavaca is also identified with Alpinia officinarum It has the synonym Languas officinarum (Hance) P.H. Hô (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Lingnan Science Journal (1927)
· Species Plantarum. (1797)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1820)
· Enum. Philipp. Fl. Pl. (1923)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1807)
· Guihaia (1984)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Malayavaca, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, diet and recipes, side effects, 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.
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