Moth: 4 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Ayurveda
Biology
Languages
1. Hindi
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Introduction:

Moth means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi, 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.

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Source: Advances in Zoology and Botany: Indigenous Knowledge of Some Medicinal Plants of Himalaya Region

Moth refers to the medicinal plant “Phaseolus lunatus L.” from the Fabaceae family, and is used for ethnomedicine treatment of Fever in Ahmednagar district, India. The parts used are: “Seeds”. Instructions for using the plant named Moth: Powder of seed is used in fever and is good source of food. The dried seeds are cooked with rice and given to fever patients.

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Moth [मोठ] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Vigna aconitifolia (Jacq.) Marechal from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Phaseolus palmatus, Phaseolus aconitifolius, Dolichos dissectus. For the possible medicinal usage of moth, 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.

Moth [मोथ] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Cyperus iria L from the Cyperaceae (Sedge) family having the following synonyms: Cyperus chrysomelinus, Cyperus microlepis, Cyperus resinosus.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Moth in English is the name of a plant defined with Vigna aconitifolia 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 aconitifolius Jacq. (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Cytologia (1989)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1786)
· Flora Aegyptiaco-Arabica (1775)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Kew Bulletin (1969)
· Observationum Botanicarum (1768)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Moth, for example side effects, health benefits, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, have a look at these references.

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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

Hindi dictionary

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Moth in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) a kind of grain in lentils..—moth (मोठ) is alternatively transliterated as Moṭha.

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Search found 71 books and stories containing Moth; (plurals include: Moths). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Paradisal Milieu < [April – June 1992]

Mohsin Hamid’s Moth Smoke – Reading A Multi-Layered Text < [October – December, 2005]

The Rose and the Dew-drop < [July-August 1931]

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Verse 5.6.43 < [Chapter 6 - Seeing Śrī Mathurā]

Verse 6.16.5 < [Chapter 16 - Seeing Śrī Rādhā’s Form]

Verse 5.20.28 < [Chapter 20 - The Liberation of Ṛbhu Muni During the Rāsa-dance Festival]

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Part 11: Sermon on the senses < [Chapter V - Twelfth incarnation as Śānti]

Part 1: Celaṇā’s one-pillared house < [Chapter VII - The stories of Celaṇā’s one-pillared palace]

Part 9: Nala as king < [Chapter III - Vasudeva’s Marriage with Kanakavatī and her Former Incarnations]

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