Ma'o: 1 definition
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Ma'o 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) Ma'o in Hawaii is the name of a plant defined with Abutilon grandifolium in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Sida grandifolia Willd. (among others).
2) Ma'o is also identified with Abutilon incanum It has the synonym Sida incana Link (etc.).
3) Ma'o in India is also identified with Melocanna baccifera It has the synonym Ochlandra rheedii (Kunth) Benth. & Hook.f. & Gamble (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Hortus Indicus Malabaricus.
· Annuaire du Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques de Genève (1902)
· Lundellia (2002)
· Enum. Pl. (1833)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society, London (1904)
· Hortus Britannicus (1826)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ma'o, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Ma'o; (plurals include: Ma'os). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
Part 7 - Like the external, the inner is impermanent < [B. The extended explanation]
Part 9 - The way of meditating on all dharmas as the nature of the mandala < [A. Resolving the view]
Part 8 - The ways in which the highest three are the principal ones < [A. Resolving the view]
Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) (by Gyurme Dorje)
Text 2.4 (Commentary) < [Chapter 2 (text and commentary)]
Puppetry in Assam (by Gitali Saikia)
Music used in puppetry of Assam < [Chapter 4]