Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Mushkdana [मुश्कदाना] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Abelmoschus moschatus (L.) Medicus from the Malvaceae (Mallow) family having the following synonyms: Hibiscus abelmoschus. For the possible medicinal usage of mushkdana, 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.

Mushkdana in the Urdu language, ibid. previous identification.

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

1) Mushkdana in India is the name of a plant defined with Abelmoschus moschatus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hibiscus chinensis Roxb., nom. nud. (among others).

2) Mushkdana is also identified with Hibiscus cannabinus It has the synonym Furcaria cavanillesii Kostel. (etc.).

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

· Systema Naturae
· The Flora of British India (1875)
· Arabismos. (1994)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Allgemeine Medizinisch-Pharmazeutische Flora (1856)
· Catalogus horti academici vindobonensis (1842)

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

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