Moong: 2 definitions
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Moong 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 DrugsMoong [मूँग] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Vigna radiata (L.) R.Wilczek from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Phaseolus aureus, . For the possible medicinal usage of moong, 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.
Moong [मूँग] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Moong in India is the name of a plant defined with Vigna mungo in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Phaseolus roxburghii Wight & Arnott (among others).
2) Moong is also identified with Vigna radiata It has the synonym Phaseolus abyssinicus Savi (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Kew Bulletin (1970)
· Amer. Journal of Botany (1980)
· Cytologia (1999)
· Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India (1985)
· FBI (1876)
· Cytologia (1998)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Moong, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, 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 (+8): Moong gaf, Moongapezhu, Moongil, Moongil pul, Moongoor book, Moongphali, Mumku, Munka, Munkai, Munkaimai, Munkairokam, Munkaiyan, Munki, Munkilamma, Munkilarici, Munkilatai, Munkiluppu, Munkinmuttu, Munkirkottai, Munkirkulal.
Relevant text
Search found 6 books and stories containing Moong; (plurals include: Moongs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study) (by K. Vidyuta)
4. Prākāra components (7): Rules for plastering < [Chapter 3 - Prākāra Lakṣaṇa]
Lord Hayagriva in Sanskrit Literature (by Anindita Adhikari)
Mode of worship at present < [Chapter 6]
Settlement in Early Historic Ganga Plain (by Chirantani Das)
Part 3 - Hinterland and population of Rājagṛha < [Chapter II - Origin and Function of Rājagṛha as the seat of Monarchy]
Part 6 - Agriculture of the Vārāṇasī region < [Chapter V - Rise of Vārāṇasī as a Nodal Centre]
Part 1 - Cultural back ground of Vārāṇasī as an emerging nodal centre < [Chapter V - Rise of Vārāṇasī as a Nodal Centre]
Somadeva’s “Yasastilaka” < [July 1951]
Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita (by Laxmi Maji)
4a. Kuṣṭha-roga (leprosy) in the Atharvaveda < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Remedies in Atharvaveda and Caraka-Saṃhitā]
3b. Udararoga (Udara disease) in the Caraka-saṃhitā < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Remedies in Atharvaveda and Caraka-Saṃhitā]
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