Masloon: 2 definitions

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Masloon 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.

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Source: Advances in Zoology and Botany: Indigenous Knowledge of Some Medicinal Plants of Himalaya Region

Masloon refers to the medicinal plant “Bistorta amplexicaulis (D.Don) Greene” from the Polygonaceae family, and is used for ethnomedicine treatment of Fever in Ahmednagar district, India. The parts used are: “Roots, Leaves”. Instructions for using the plant named Masloon: Dried roots are used in making tea. The herbaceous roots are also used as fodder to cattle.

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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.

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Biology (plants and animals)

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

1) Masloon in India is the name of a plant defined with Polygonum amplexicaule in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.

2) Masloon in Pakistan is also identified with Bistorta affinis It has the synonym Polygonum affine Wall. (etc.).

3) Masloon is also identified with Bistorta amplexicaulis It has the synonym Polygonum speciosum Meisn. (etc.).

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

· Leaflets of botanical observation and criticism (1904)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1827)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
· Prodromus Florae Nepalensis (1825)
· of the Himalayan Mountains (1839)

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

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