Munjataka, ѳñٲ첹, ѳñṭa첹: 9 definitions
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Wisdom Library: Āyurveda and botanyѳñٲ첹 (मुञ्जातक) is a Sanskrit word referring to Orchis latifolia, a plant species in the Orchidaceae family. Certain plant parts of Tarūṭa are eaten as a vegetable (ś첹), according to Caraka in his Carakasaṃhitā sūtrasthāna (chapter 27), a classical Ayurvedic work. The plant is therefore part of the Śākavarga group of medicinal plants, referring to the “group of vegetables/pot-herbs�. Caraka defined such groups (vargas) based on the dietic value of the plant. Note: Orchis latifolia is a synonym of Dactylorhiza latifolia which is a synonym of Dactylorhiza sambucina.
Properties according to 䲹첹-ṃh: ѳñٲ첹 is strength-promoting, cold, heavy, unctuous, saturating, bulk-promoting, alleviates vāta and pitta, is madhura and aphrodisiac.

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)
: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsMunjataka in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Eulophia dabia (D.Don) Hochr. from the Orchidaceae (Orchid) family having the following synonyms: Eulophia campestris, Eulophia rupestris, Eulophia faberi. For the possible medicinal usage of munjataka, 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.
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Munjataka in India is the name of a plant defined with Eulophia herbacea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Graphorkis bicolor (Roxb.) Kuntze (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany (1859)
· The Flora of British India (1890)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Genera and Species of Orchidaceous Plants (1833)
· Flora Indica (1832)
· Hortus Suburbanus Calcuttensis (1845)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Munjataka, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, have a look at these references.

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Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryѳñṭa첹 (मुञ्जाटक).—A kind of plant.
Derivable forms: ñṭa첹� (मुञ्जाटक�).
See also (synonyms): ñṭa.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionaryѳñٲ첹 (मुञ्जातक).—m.
(-첹�) Munja grass.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) ѳñٲ첹 (मुञ्जातक):—[from muñjaka > muñj] m. a species of tree, [Mahābhārata; Suśruta]
2) [v.s. ...] a kind of vegetable, [Caraka]
3) [v.s. ...] Saccharum Munja, [Bhāvaprakāśa]
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryѳñᲹ첹 (मुञ्जताक):�(첹�) 1. m. Munja grass.
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), 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.
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Full-text: Munjata, Mahameda, Medas, Shakavarga.
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Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 3.268 < [Section XXI - Relative Merits of the Offering-Materials]
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
Histological comparative study of different samples of Orchidaceae with reference to Munjakata < [Volume 12, issue 6 (2024)]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
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Clinical evaluation of Liv Muztang capsules for ED, libido, fatigue. < [2024: Volume 13, January special issue 2]
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International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Significance of peya as pathya - in trishna (thirst) < [2022, Issue 06 June]
Role of medhya rasayan in geriatric health care w.s.r. to mental health < [2017, Issue II February,]
The concept of aging in ayurveda < [Volume 12 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1993]