Blue waterlily: 1 definition
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Blue waterlily means something in 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)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Blue waterlily in English is the name of a plant defined with Nymphaea capensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Nymphaea hookeriana Lehm. (among others).
2) Blue waterlily is also identified with Nymphaea nouchali It has the synonym Castalia scutifolia Salisb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Regni Vegetabilis Systema Naturale (1821)
· J. Cytol. Genet. (1971)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1993)
· Fragm. (Mueller) (1861)
· Fl. Bras. (Martius) (1878)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1908)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Blue waterlily, for example health benefits, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Blue, Water lily.
Ends with: Cape blue waterlily.
Full-text: Cape blue waterlily, Vajramrita.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Blue waterlily; (plurals include: Blue waterlilies). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 3 - The Purging Cassia (aragvadha) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Chapter 26 - The therapeutics of Wounds (tri-marma-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Chapter 3 - The Principles of the Enema Procedure (basti-sutra-sddhi) < [Siddhisthana (Siddhi Sthana) — Section on Successful Treatment]
Ramayana of Valmiki (by Hari Prasad Shastri)
Chapter 1 - Rama describes the Spring and the Sentiments it evokes in him < [Book 4 - Kishkindha-kanda]
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