Mathai: 1 definition
Introduction:
Mathai 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)Mathai in India is the name of a plant defined with Trigonella foenum-graecum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Medicago tibetana (Alef.) Vassilcz. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2002)
· Methodus Plantas Horti Botanici (1794)
· Cytologia (1989)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
· Science and Culture (1986)
· Cytologia (1991)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mathai, for example chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, diet and recipes, 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: Mataiiya, Mathailya.
Ends with (+4): Atukkumattai, Cimaiyumattai, Karumattai, Karumpumattai, Karuvumattai, Mamatai, Marul-umattai, Maruloomathai, Marulumathai, Matamattai, Matumattai, Narmatai, Narumatai, Nilavumattai, Peyumattai, Piramatai, Ponnumattai, Pumattai, Samatai, Umattai.
Full-text: Varavalai, Makametai, Matineri, Vittakurai, Neri.
Relevant text
Search found 4 books and stories containing Mathai; (plurals include: Mathais). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
War and No Peace: A Study on Arun Joshi’s “The < [July – September, 1995]
Jawaharlal Nehru - Centenary Tribute < [October 1987 – March 1989]
Dr. Mathai’s Budget: The Problem of Inflation < [March 1950]
Folk Tradition of Bengal (and Rabindranath Tagore) (by Joydeep Mukherjee)
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Chapter 10 - Country of Mo-ti-pu-lo (Matipura) < [Book IV - Fifteen Countries]
A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms (by William Edward Soothill)