Nelumbo nucifera: 2 definitions
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Nelumbo nucifera means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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)
Cosmetics, Perfumery, Skin care and other Ayurvedic Beauty treatments
Source: Ancient Science of Life: Critical review of Ayurvedic Varṇya herbsNelumbo nucifera (Sanskrit: padma) is the name of a medicinal plant used in Ayurveda to promote skin care and enhance the beauty of the skin (varṇya).—Nelumbo nucifera is often used as an example of divine beauty and elegance, its flowers, seeds, young leaves and roots (rhizomes) are all edible. The flavonol miquelianin (Quercetin 3-O-glucuronide), as well as the alkaloids coclaurine and norcoclaurine, has been found in the leaves of Nelumbo nucifera and its seeds contain alkaloids, saponins, carbohydrates and phenolics. Hydro alcoholic extract of its seeds has been reported to show significant antioxidant nature in various in vitro and in vivo models and methanolic extract of seed showed remarkable 33.57% tyrosinase inhibitory activity, showing potential to be a good skin whitening agent.
Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)
Source: Asian Agri-History: Drumavichitrikaranam—The Ancient Approach to Plant MutagenesisNelumbo nucifera (Indian lotus) was used in the process of organic plant mutagenesis by ancient Indian agriculturists, which presents a safe technology and methodology regarding organic agriculture, according to treatises (such as the Vrikshayurveda). One such technology was to produce flowers and fruits on other species of plants and trees: The term drumavichitrikaranam (“plant mutagenesis”) obtains its true meaning in the literal sense through this objective. Some of them are described in the Upavanavinoda of Śārṅgadhara: such as to grow Nelumbo nucifera (Indian lotus) from seeds of Nymphaea caerulea (blue water lily).
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+40): Padma, Avalgampu, Avalalar, Kamala, Kushaja, Bilitavare, Pundarika, Sitotpala, Beldavare, Sphatikabja, Biliyabalu, Kennabalu, Abuja, Pitavarga, Shitalike, Indian lotus, Padmakanana, Sharada, Abalu, Mrinalin.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Nelumbo nucifera; (plurals include: Nelumbo nuciferas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (m): Unclassified Substances < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Medicines (d): Flowers (Puṣpa) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
57. Nelumbium speciosum, Willd. (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) < [Nymphaeaceae (water lilies family)]
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