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

Nelumbo 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.

Source: Ancient Science of Life: Critical review of Ayurvedic Varṇya herbs

Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)

Nelumbo 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).

Source: Asian Agri-History: Drumavichitrikaranam—The Ancient Approach to Plant Mutagenesis

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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.

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Separation of silver nanoparticles and antifungal effects on Nelumbo. < [2018: Volume 7, January special issue 2]

Biochemical traits and hypolipidemic effects of Nelumbo nucifera flowers. < [2016: Volume 5, July issue 7]

Kamal (nelumbo nucifera gaertn.) – a literary review from nighantu era < [2022: Volume 11, March issue 3]

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A review on nelumbo nucifera gaertn < [Volume 15 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 1996]

Plants of ramayana < [Volume 7 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 1987]

Plant names – sanskrit and latin < [Volume 12 (issue 1-2), Jul-Dec 1992]

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Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oil from Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. Pollen < [Volume 5, Number 1 (2009)]

N-Methylcoclaurine Suppresses Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Inhibiting Protein... < [Volume 21, Number 3 (2025)]

Determination of Chemical Composition, Enzyme Inhibitory, Antioxidant... < [Volume 20, Number 1 (2024)]

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