Mocha: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Mocha 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.
Ambiguity: Although Mocha has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Moca. It further has the optional forms Mochā, Mucha-na and Mucha-ṇa.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsMocha [मोचा] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Musa x paradisiaca L. from the Musaceae (Banana) family having the following synonyms: Karkandela x malabarica, Musa x champa, Musa x dacca. For the possible medicinal usage of mocha, 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) Mocha in India is the name of a plant defined with Bombax ceiba in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Salmalia malabarica Schott. & Endl.) (Gossampinus Schott & Endl., a variant of gossympinus, a Latin name used by Plinius for the cotton tree, Gossypium arboreum L. (among others).
2) Mocha is also identified with Boswellia serrata It has the synonym Boswellia thurifera Colebr. (etc.).
3) Mocha is also identified with Moringa ovalifolia It has the synonym Moringa zeylanica Burmann (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· FBI (1874)
· Agents Actions (1986)
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum (1791)
· Meletemata Botanica (1832)
· Asiatic Researches, or ‘Transactions of the Society’ (1807)
· Prodromus Stirpium in Horto ad Chapel Allerton vigentium (1796)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mocha, for example side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryMochaa is another spelling for मोचा [mocā].—n. pl. of मोचो [moco]
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+17): Mocacam, Mocai, Mocaiyilavam, Mocakam, Mocakan, Mocaki, Mocakkaran, Mocal, Mocam, Mocampo, Mocanacam, Mocanam, Mocani, Mocatam, Mocati, Moccai, Moccaikkottai, Moccaippayaru, Moccaiyati, Moccaiyavarai.
Full-text: Mochaa, Moca, Pabulaka-mocha, Mocharasa, Mocaka, Mukhai, Mocakkaran, Mocanacam.
Relevant text
Search found 11 books and stories containing Mocha, Mochā, Mochaa, Mucha-na, Mucha-ṇa; (plurals include: Mochas, Mochās, Mochaas, nas, ṇas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Chapter 7 - Country of Pun-nu-tso (Punacha) < [Book III - Eight Countries]
Chapter 17 - Plants and Trees, Agriculture, Food, Drink and Cookery in India < [Book II - Three Countries]
Chapter 3 - Country of Fei-she-li (Vaishali) < [Book VII - Five Countries]
Minerals and Metals in Sanskrit literature (by Sulekha Biswas)
4.8. Chalcedony Group of Gems < [Chapter 7 - A millennium of Ratnashastra (gemmology) literature in India]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Pharmaceutical processing and standardization of indra vati < [2021, Issue 3, March]
Samyak prayogam sarvesham siddhirakhyati karmanam wsr to pushyanuga churna < [2023, Issue 07, July]
Review on kapha prakopaka nidana < [2017, Issue VI June]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Review of godugdha and kadali phala in sanyoga viruddha ahara. < [2021: Volume 10, February issue 2]
Fractionalised approach of pathya-apathya in medovahasrotho dushti vikara < [2022: Volume 11, November issue 15]
Efficacy of Paaniya Kadali Kshara in Urolithiasis: A Case Study < [2021: Volume 10, August issue 10]
Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) (by Geetika Kaw Kher)
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Mineral Preparations' Therapeutic Potential in Raktapitta (Bleeding) < [Volume 11, Issue 2: March-April 2024]
Siddha therapies for subacromial impingement: a case report. < [Volume 6, Issue 1: January - February 2019]
A Concept of Aahar in Ayurveda for Eye Nourishment < [Volume 9, Issue 5: September-October 2022]
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