Murungai: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Murungai 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 DrugsMurungai [முறுங்கை] in the Tamil 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 murungai, 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)Murungai in India is the name of a plant defined with Moringa ovalifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Moringa parviflora Noronha (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Reipublicae Popularis Sinicae (1984)
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1963)
· Monographs in Systematic Botany from the Missouri Botanical Garden (2007)
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum (1791)
· Pflanzenw. Afr. (1921)
· Synopseos Plantarum (Persoon) (1805)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Murungai, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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: Murungai-maram, Murunkai.
Full-text (+20): Murunkai, Davasi murungai, Murungai-maram, Kaymurunkai, Tavittumurunkai, Nallamurunkai, Kalyanamurunkai, Cemmurunkai, Kanamurunkai, Cikkuru, Muttalaki, Kattu-murungai, Karuncanam, Mukakantam, Kirancanam, Naviral, Atcipam, Urutanmuli, Tavucalam, Vekumulam.
Relevant text
Search found 6 books and stories containing Murungai; (plurals include: Murungais). 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
Pharmacological study of shigru: cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial. < [2019: Volume 8, August issue 9]
Joint care in siddha medicine - review article < [2019: Volume 8, April issue 5]
Literature evidence for external therapies in siddha toxicology medicine < [2018: Volume 7, November issue 18]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
A review on shigru (moringa oleifera lam) seeds < [2023, Issue 11. November]
Traditional Medicinal Knowledge of Moringa concanensis in Tamil Nadu < [Volume 26 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 2007]
Medicinal importance of some common indian vegetables part i < [Volume 4 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 1985]
Treatment of eye diseases by the healers of marakanam bio-region < [Volume 16 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1997]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Documentation of 'Plant Drugs' dispensed at Madurai's weekly shanties < [Volume 9 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2018]
Parama Samhita (English translation) (by Krishnaswami Aiyangar)