Mak: 6 definitions
Introduction:
Mak 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Mak in Papua New Guinea is the name of a plant defined with Harmsiopanax harmsii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Mak in Thailand is also identified with Areca catechu It has the synonym Sublimia areca Comm. ex Mart., nom. inval.) (the specific epithet probably from kachu, an astringent substance. (etc.).
3) Mak is also identified with Syzygium polyanthum It has the synonym Eugenia atropunctata C.B. Rob., nom. illeg. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum. (1805)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants� (1768)
· Botanical Miscellany (1831)
· Leafl. Philipp. Bot. (2354)
· Genera Plantarum (1789)
· Repertorium Botanices Systematicae (1843)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mak, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, side effects, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryMak (मक�).—[(i) maki] r. 1st cl. (ṅkٱ) 1. To decorate, to grace or adorn. 2. To go, to move.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryMak (मक�):�ind. [gana] -徱.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryMak (मक�):�(ṅa, i) ṅkٱ 1. d. To decorate, to grace or adorn; to go.
[Sanskrit to German]
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+28): Magavilvam, Mak kak, Mak kha, Mak kha kay, Mak khen, Mak khiap, Mak kok, Mak lot, Mak pong, Mak sidaa, Mak yong, Mak-chawaek, Mak-hkaw, Mak-khang, Mak-khrum-khon, Mak-nam, Mak-no, Mak-num, Mak-ya, Mak-yao.
Full-text (+55): Maksh, Uma, Suma, Dasma, Idhma, Ishma, Tigma, Mak-nam, Mak-hkaw, Mak sidaa, Mak pong, Mak-khang, Mak khiap, Mak kak, Mak yong, Mak-num, Mak lot, Mak-hung, Mak kham, Mak-kao.
Relevant text
Search found 24 books and stories containing Mak; (plurals include: Maks). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
Evaluating a Mental Health Literacy Program for Refugee Teachers in Malaysia < [v.26(6): 1�142 2019 Nov]
Impact of Audio-Visual Cues on Walking in Older Adults < [v.25(1): 1�123 2018 Feb]
Two Different Surgical Approaches for Strangulated Obturator Hernias < [Volume 19 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2012]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Role of ayurvedic polyherbal formulation maharishi amrit kalash < [2016: Volume 5, June issue 6]
Magnesium: A Vital Element for Health and Industrial Applications < [2019: Volume 8, February issue 2]
Reasons for selecting a contract manufacturer in pharma. < [2015: Volume 4, October issue 10]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Scoping review on 'Maharishi Amrit Kalash' for cancer management < [Volume 15 (issue 1), Jan-Feb 2024]
Awareness of bibliographic databases among Ayurveda students and practitioners. < [Volume 3 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2012]
Integrating Ayurveda in cancer research: herbs and opportunities. < [Volume 14 (issue 2), Mar-Apr 2023]
AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
Comparative pharmacognostical analysis through quantitative micrometry and analytical study on Mridu and Tikshna Apamarga Kshara < [Volume 39 (3); 2018 (Jul-Sep)]
The effect of ghee (clarified butter) on serum lipid levels and microsomal lipid peroxidation < [Volume 31 (2); 2010 (Apr-Jun)]
Screening of herbal medicines for potential allopathic antidiabetic adulterants: An analytical study < [Volume 40 (4); 2019 (Oct-Dec)]
History of Science in South Asia
Vedic Astral Lore and Planetary Science in the Gārgīyajyotiṣa < [Vol. 7 (2019)]
Garga and Early Astral Science in India < [Vol. 5 No. 1 (2017)]
A Note on the Indian Planetary Exaltations and their Greek-Language Sources < [Vol. 8 (2020)]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Pharmaceutico-analytical study of yamak paka w.s.r. to jivantyadi yamaka < [2014, Issue IV Jul-Aug]
Redefining triguna theory w.s.r to human nature and metabolism < [2016, Issue I January]
Immunomodulatory effect of ayurvedic diet - an overview < [2023, Issue 03, March]