Munj, Muñj: 7 definitions
Introduction:
Munj means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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 DrugsMunj [मूंज] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Saccharum bengalense Retz. from the Poaceae (Grass) family having the following synonyms: Erianthus munja, Saccharum munja, Saccharum sara. For the possible medicinal usage of munj, 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.
Munj in the Hindi language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Munj in India is the name of a plant defined with Saccharum arundinaceum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Imperata exaltata (Roxb.) Brongn. (among others).
2) Munj is also identified with Saccharum bengalense It has the synonym Erianthus ciliaris (Andersson) Jeswiet (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Illustrations of the Botany … of the Himalayan Mountains … (1839)
· Journal of Yunnan Agricultural University (1997)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1983)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1988)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Observationes Botanicae (1789)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Munj, for example health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryMuñj (मुञ्ज्).—see muj.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Muñj (मुञ्ज्):—a or muj [class] 1. [Parasmaipada] mojati or muñjati, to give out a [particular] sound, [Dhātupāṭha vii, 76, 77];—([according to] to [Vopadeva] also) [class] 10. [Parasmaipada] mojayati or muñjayati, ‘to sound’ or ‘to cleanse.’
2) b See √muj above.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryMunj is another spelling for मुँज [muṃja].—[=मुँज] n. Bot. moonj grass;
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 (+15): Mumjagali, Mumjagrate, Mumjaguli, Mumjai, Mumjakara, Mumjakshaya, Mumjane, Mumjanu, Mumjari, Muncai, Munja, Munjaal, Munjadharin, Munjaditya, Munjadri, Munjagaddi, Munjagrama, Munjahi, Munjajyabalbajamaya, Munjaka.
Full-text (+20): Muj, Munj-ara, Mumja, Lagnakarya, Marj, Munjavata, Munjata, Munjaditya, Munjala, Munjatavi, Munjaketu, Munjana, Munjavasas, Munjaka, Munjara, Munjadharin, Munjamdhaya, Munjadri, Munjabandhana, Munjamekhalin.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Munj, Muñj; (plurals include: Munjs, Muñjs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Ayurvedic aspect of cadaver preservation and dissection < [2021: Volume 10, October issue 12]
A review on navjaat shishu paricharya < [2017: Volume 6, September issue 10]
Role of ayurveda in pediatric care- on review < [2023: Volume 12, October issue 17]
Sikhs and Hinduism < [June 1943]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
An ayurvedic compilation of arjuna from vedas to nighantus < [2018, Issue VIII, August]
Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints (by Justin E. Abbott)
Textile Terminology in Khotanese: A Study of Dress and Equipment < [Volume 30 (1966)]