Mochaka: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Mochaka 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 Mochaka has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Mocaka.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsMochaka [ಮೋಚಕ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Moringa oleifera Lam. from the Moringaceae (Drumstick) family having the following synonyms: Moringa zeylanica. For the possible medicinal usage of mochaka, 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) Mochaka in India is the name of a plant defined with Connarus monocarpos in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Connarus monocarpus L..
2) Mochaka is also identified with Moringa ovalifolia It has the synonym Moringa parvifolia Noronha (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Phytochemistry (1964)
· Pflanzenw. Afr. (1921)
· Symbolae Botanicae (Vahl) (1790)
· Fieldiana, Botany (1946)
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum (1791)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1825)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mochaka, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Mochaka-mara, Mochakamu.
Ends with: Granthimochaka, Hilamochaka, Kshiramochaka, Parimochaka, Pramochaka, Samochaka.
Full-text: Mocaka, Mochaka-mara.
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