Marua: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Marua means something in Jainism, Prakrit, 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 DrugsMarua [मड़ुआ] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn. from the Poaceae (Grass) family having the following synonyms: Cynosurus coracanus, Eleusine africana, Eleusine tocussa. For the possible medicinal usage of marua, 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Marua in India is the name of a plant defined with Eleusine coracana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cynosurus coracan L. (among others).
2) Marua is also identified with Ocimum basilicum It has the synonym Plectranthus barrelieri (Roth) Spreng. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1794)
· Tabl. École Bot. (1804)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Novae Plantarum Species praesertim Indiae Orientalis (1821)
· Taxon (1979)
· Flora Capensis, being a systematic description of the plants of the Cape Colony, Caffraria, & port Natal (Harvey) (1910)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Marua, for example extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Marua (मरुअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Maru.
Marua has the following synonyms: Maru.
2) Maruā (मरुआ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Marutā.
3) Mārua (मारुअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Māruta.
4) Mārua (मारुअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Māruka.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Maruaa, Maruabel, Maruadana, Maruadona, Maruaga, Maruavel.
Ends with: Damarua, Jangali-marua.
Full-text: Maru, Maruta, Kulasaurabha, Kharapushpa, Phaṇijjhaka, Varota, Maruka, Samirana, Munmurantai, Jangali-marua, Pinditaka, Pandara.
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