Mushkaka, Muṣkaka: 9 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Ayurveda
Biology
Languages
1. Sanskrit
2. Kannada
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Introduction:

Mushkaka 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.

The Sanskrit term Muṣkaka can be transliterated into English as Muskaka or Mushkaka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Kalpa (Formulas, Drug prescriptions and other Medicinal preparations)

Source: Ancient Science of Life: Yogaśataka of Pandita Vararuci

Muṣkaka (मुष्कक) refers to a medicinal plant known as Schrebera swietenioides Roxb., and is mentioned in the 10th century Yogaśataka written by Pandita Vararuci.—The Yogaśataka of Pandita Vararuci is an example of this category. This book attracts reader by its very easy language and formulations which can be easily prepared and have small number of herbs (viz., Muṣkaka). It describes only those formulations which are the most common and can be used in majority conditions of diseases.

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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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Mushkaka in India is the name of a plant defined with Schrebera swietenioides in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Nathusia swieteniodes Kuntze (among others).

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

· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1799)
· New Botanist (1985)
· Taxon (1979)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Mushkaka, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, chemical composition, 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

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Muṣkaka (मुष्कक).—Name of a tree (the ashes of which are used as cautery).

Derivable forms: muṣkakaḥ (मुष्ककः).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Muṣkaka (मुष्कक).—m.

(-kaḥ) 1. A plant, commonly Ghantaparali. E. muṣka a thief, (of disease,) kan added.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Muṣkaka (मुष्कक):—[from muṣ] m. a species of tree (the ashes of which are used as a cautery), [Suśruta]

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Muṣkaka (मुष्कक):—(kaḥ) 1. m. A plant.

[Sanskrit to German]

Mushkaka in German

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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.

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Muṣkaka (ಮುಷ್ಕಕ):—[noun] = ಮುಷ್ಕ - [mushka -] 3 & 4.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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Search found 13 books and stories containing Mushkaka, Muṣkaka, Muskaka; (plurals include: Mushkakas, Muṣkakas, Muskakas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Two arthasastra – antidotes in the astangasandraha < [Volume 3 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 1984]

Yogaśataka of Pandita Vararuci < [Volume 36 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 2016]

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Chapter 4 - Remedies Against the Injuries of One’s Own Army < [Book 14 - Secret Means]

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Pharmacological activities of Mishraka Gana: A literary survey. < [2019: Volume 8, January issue 1]

Review of Lavana Kalpas by Sushrutacharya for Vata Vyadhi Chikitsa < [2018: Volume 7, January special issue 2]

Review of shorea robusta with special reference to ayurveda < [2021: Volume 10, March issue 3]

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Evaluation of the efficacy of Mushkakadi Gana Kashaya in the management of Madhumeha w.s.r. to Diabetes Mellitus < [Volume 11, issue 2 (2023)]

A review on Priya Nighantu < [Volume 12, issue 8 (2024)]

Acharya Sushrutokta Gana and their Pharmacological actions- A review < [Volume 11, issue 2 (2023)]