Dryopteris Filix-mas: From 1 Different Sources
(Linn.) Schoutt
Synonym: Aspidium filix-mas Linn.
Family: Polypodiaceae.
Habitat: Temperate regions of America, Europe, Asia, near damp and shady terrains.
English: Male Fern, Aspidium.
Unani: Sarakhs, Sarakhs Muzakkar.
Siddha/Tamil: Iruvi.
Action: Taenifuge, vermifuge (normally used in conjunction with a saline purgative, not used with castor oil.) Also, deobstruent, abor- tifacient.Externally for rheumatism, sciatica and neuralgia. No more in use as an anthelmintic as better alternatives are available.
Rhizomes and fonds contain filicin (2%), a mixture of dimeric, trimer- ic and tetrameric butanone chloroglu- cosides, that kills tapeworms. Excessive dose of filicin may cause intestinal cramps and blindness, also liver damage.Related Himalayan species include: D. odontoloma (Kashmir valley), D. marginata, D. barbigera (Kashmir to Sikkim), D. schimperiana (Mussoorie) and D. blanfordii (Chattri, Cham- ba).The ferns gave filicin 2.3, 2.1, 2.1, 4.4 and 3.5%, respectively.
The production of an ORGASM by self-manipulation of the PENIS or CLITORIS.... masturbation
Body Mass Index (BMI) provides objective criteria of size to enable an estimation to be made of an individual’s level or risk of morbidity and mortality. The BMI, which is derived from the extensive data held by life-insurance companies, is calculated by dividing a person’s weight by the square of his or her height (kilograms/ metres2). Acceptable BMIs range from 20 to 25 and any ?gure above 30 characterises obesity. The Index may be used (with some modi?cation) to assess children and adolescents. (See OBESITY.)... body mass index
The term applied to pain in the breast (see BREASTS; BREASTS, DISEASES OF).... mastalgia
The act whereby, as a result of movements of the lower jaw, lips, tongue, and cheek, food is reduced to a condition in which it is ready to be acted on by the gastric juices in the process of DIGESTION. Adequate mastication before swallowing is an essential part of the digestive process.... mastication
The term applied to in?ammation of the breast (see BREASTS, DISEASES OF).... mastitis
A rare condition in which the primary abnormality is of MAST CELLS – a type of cell responsible for the storage and release of agents such as HISTAMINE, important in allergic states. Patients may present with an urticarial rash (urticaria pigmentosa) but may have symptoms referable to any part of the body, related to collections of active mast cells in these areas.... mastocytosis
The procedure used to restart the action of the heart if it is suddenly arrested. In many cases the arrested heart can be made to start beating again by rhythmic compression of the chest wall. This is done by placing the patient on a hard surface – a table or the ?oor – and then placing the heel of the hand over the lower part of the sternum and compressing the chest wall ?rmly, but not too forcibly, at the rate of 60–80 times a minute. At the same time arti?cial respiration must be started by the mouth-tomouth method. (See APPENDIX 1: BASIC FIRST AID.) Open heart massage is sometimes undertaken if an arrest occurs during a chest operation – the heart being directly handled by the resuscitator.... cardiac massage
A condition in which a person gets pleasure from physical or emotional pain in?icted by others or themselves. The term is often used in the context of achieving sexual excitement through in?icted pain. Masochism may be a conscious or subconscious activity.... masochism
An important muscle of MASTICATION that extends from the zygomatic arch in the cheek to the mandible or jawbone. It acts by closing the jaw.... masseter
These are a group of cells that line the capillaries of tissues that come in contact with the outside, like skin, sinuses, and lung mucosa. They, like their first cousin basophils, are produced in the red bone marrow and migrate to the appropriate tissues, where they stay. They bind IgE, supply the histamine and heparin response that gives you a healing inflammation, and cause allergies.... mast cells
Psychic Powers, Manifestations, Lust ... mastic
The large process of the temporal bone of the SKULL which can be felt immediately behind the ear. It contains numerous cavities, one of which – the mastoid antrum – communicates with the middle ear, and is liable to suppurate when the middle ear is diseased. (See under EAR, DISEASES OF.)... mastoid process
See virilization.... masculinization
(Arabic) One who is innocent Maa’sma... ma’sma
(Arabic) One who is fortunate; lucky Maas’ouda... mas’ouda
(Japanese) Child of justice... masako
(African / Japanese) A commanding woman / one who is truthful Masamie, Masamee, Masamy, Masamey, Masamea... masami
A device that covers the nose and mouth to enable inhalation anaesthetics (see ANAESTHESIA) or other gases such as oxygen to be administered. It is also a covering for the nose and mouth to ensure that antiseptic conditions are maintained during surgery, when dressing a wound or nursing a patient in conditions of isolation. The term is also applied to the expressionless appearance that occurs in certain disorders – for example, in PARKINSONISM.... mask
(English) A stoneworker Maison, Mayson, Maisen, Masen, Maysen, Maeson, Maesen... mason
(Hebrew) From the vineyard Masreka, Masrecka, Masrekia, Masrekiah... masrekah
See HYSTERIA.... mass hysteria
A method of obtaining X-ray photographs of the chests of large numbers of people. It has been used on a large scale as a means of screening the population for pulmonary TUBERCULOSIS. It is no longer used in the United Kingdom.... mass miniature radiography
(Native American) From the big hill; from the state of Massachusetts Massachusets, Massachusette, Massachusetta, Massa, Massachute, Massachusta... massachusetts
(Hebrew) One who tempts others Massa... massah
(Arabic) Filled with happiness... massarra
(Italian) A superior woman; the greatest... massima
Strength, Courage, Protection ... master wort
A substance that is chewed to increase the flow of saliva... masticatory
(Arabic) One who is pure; chaste Mastoora, Masturah, Masturia, Masturiya, Mastooria, Mastoura, Mastrouria... mastura
Contains Methyl sal 12.4 per cent, Capsicin 0.86 per cent, Menthol 0.5 per cent, Eucalyptus oil 2.4 per cent, rectified Camphor oil 2.4 per cent. Rheumatic aches and pains. ... infurno massage cream
The lower part of the temporal bone in the skull. It has a projection, known as the mastoid process, which can be felt behind the ear. The mastoid bone is honeycombed with air cells. These are connected to a cavity called the mastoid antrum, which leads into the middle ear. Infections of the middle ear (see otitis media) occasionally spread through the mastoid bone to cause acute mastoiditis.... mastoid bone
an airway tube with an elliptical inflatable cuff at one end for insertion into the mouth of a patient requiring artificial ventilation. It is designed to fit snugly in the patient’s throat over the top of the laryngeal opening. While it is relatively easy to insert and allows delivery of effective artificial ventilation, it does not provide the absolute protection of the airway from vomitus afforded by an endotracheal tube (see intubation).... laryngeal mask
(masto-) combining form denoting the breast.... mast
n. the *mastoid process of the temporal bone. See also mastoiditis.... mastoid
n. an operation to remove some or all of the air cells in the bone behind the ear (the *mastoid process of the temporal bone) when they have become infected (see mastoiditis) or invaded by *cholesteatoma. See also atticotomy.... mastoidectomy
a compressible and easily carried mask, which can be expanded and fitted over the mouth and nose of a nonbreathing patient in order to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation through a small valve without contact between the mouth of the rescuer and that of the patient.... pocket resuscitation mask
the former name for a *white noise instrument.... tinnitus masker
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