Mung: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Mung means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsMung [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 mung, 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.
Mung [मूँग] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.
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.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: A translation of Jhaverchand Meghanis non translated folk talesMung refers to “One type of green pulse, it is very light to digest and it is full of protein and vitamins”.—It is defined in the glossary attached to the study dealing with Gujarat Folk tales composed by Gujarati poet Jhaverchand Meghani (1896-1947)
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Mung 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 radiatus Roxb. (among others).
2) Mung is also identified with Phoenix dactylifera It has the synonym Palma major Garsault (etc.).
3) Mung is also identified with Vigna radiata It has the synonym Phaseolus aureus Zuccagni (etc.).
4) Mung in Papua New Guinea is also identified with Flagellaria indica It has the synonym Flagellaria minor Blume (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Japonica (1953)
· Hortus Bengalensis, or ‘a Catalogue of the Plants Growing in the Hounourable East India Company's Botanical Garden at Calcutta’ (1814)
· Icones et Descriptiones Plantarum (1793)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1994)
· Cytologia (1989)
· Memorie della Reale Accademia delle Scienze di Torino (1835)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mung, for example health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, 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 (+147): Mumgada, Mumgadahana, Mumgadapatra, Mumgadaprati, Mumgade, Mumgadisu, Mumgai, Mumgaigamkana, Mumgaihode, Mumgaikamkana, Mumgaimurari, Mumgainigala, Mumgaivala, Mumgajja, Mumgal, Mumgalega, Mumgali, Mumgalitana, Mumgalputige, Mumgaltale.
Ends with (+3): Arad mung, Arad-mung, Badmung, Bap-amung, Bhuimung, Dal mung, Ha-mung, Haamung, Harrimung, Hawai-mung, Hrung mung, Janglee-mung, Jangli-mung, Nok-pimung, Samung, Temung, Vai-theifeimung, Vanmung, Vel-mung, Vilayati-mung.
Full-text (+64): Mung-phali, Vilayati-mung, Mudgasupa, Mung guan ru'ng, Pitamudga, Ha-mung, Hrung mung, Mung'ei, Vilayeti-mung, Mung goo, Mung-phalli, Mung-hawai, Arad mung, Mung'othi, Dal mung, Mung bean, Wild mung bean, Wild mung pea, Mudga, Mudgaparni.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Mung; (plurals include: Mungs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 3.4.462 < [Chapter 4 - Descriptions of Śrī Acyutānanda’s Pastimes and the Worship of Śrī Mādhavendra]
Verse 2.9.77 < [Chapter 9 - The Lord’s Twenty-One Hour Ecstasy and Descriptions of Śrīdhara and Other Devotees’ Characteristics]
Verse 2.5.14 < [Chapter 5 - Lord Nityānanda’s Vyāsa-pūjā Ceremony and His Darśana of the Lord’s Six-armed Form]
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Chapter 6 - Country of Mung-kin (Munjan) < [Book XII - Twenty-two Countries]
Chapter 9 - Country of Ki-li-seh-mo (Krishma, or Kishm) < [Book XII - Twenty-two Countries]
Chapter 8 - Country of Ho-lo-hu (Ragh) < [Book XII - Twenty-two Countries]
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 23 - Gor Gorani Ni Tikhal < [Part 3 - Kankavati]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Biography (15): Kaṅkhā Revata Mahāthera < [Chapter 43 - Forty-one Arahat-Mahatheras and their Respective Etadagga titles]
The Bhikkhus Rules (by Bhikkhu Ariyesako)
Meal Time < [Chapter 3 - Possessions And Offerings]
Settlement in Early Historic Ganga Plain (by Chirantani Das)
Part 1 - Economic base for the growth of Vārāṇasī < [Chapter VI - Vārāṇasī: Emergence of the Urban Centre and Seat of Administration]
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