Massi: 3 definitions
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Massi 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 DrugsMassi [ಮಸ್ಸಿ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Alseodaphne semecarpifolia Nees from the Lauraceae (Laurel) family having the following synonyms: Laurus semecarpifolia. For the possible medicinal usage of massi, 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)Massi in India is the name of a plant defined with Alseodaphne semecarpifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Alseodaphne semicarpifolia Nees.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Plantae Asiaticae Rariores (1831)
· Ethnobotanical Leaflets (2008)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Massi, for example extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, 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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusMassi (ಮಸ್ಸಿ):—
1) [noun] the tree Alseodaphane semicarpifolia of Lauraceae family.
2) [noun] the tree Sterculia villosa of Sterculiaceae family.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Massinguie, Massivala, Massivara, Massive.
Ends with: Gonioma kamassi, Namassi.
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