Sacred lotus: 1 definition
Introduction:
Sacred lotus 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)Sacred lotus in English is the name of a plant defined with Nymphaea lotus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Castalia mystica Salisb. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Beskrivelse af Guineeiske planter (1827)
· Nymphaea lotus
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Cytologia (1980)
· Mem. N.Y. Bot. Gard. (1953)
· Trans. Roy. Soc. S. Afr. (1916)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Sacred lotus, for example chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Lotus.
Full-text: Padma.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Sacred lotus; (plurals include: Sacred lotuses). 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 (d): Flowers (Puṣpa) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 3 - The Purging Cassia (aragvadha) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Chapter 6 - Nosology (roganika-vimana) < [Vimanasthana (Vimana Sthana) — Section on Measure]
Chapter 3 - The Principles of the Enema Procedure (basti-sutra-sddhi) < [Siddhisthana (Siddhi Sthana) — Section on Successful Treatment]
The Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)