Lotus lily: 1 definition
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Lotus lily 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) Lotus lily 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 edgeworthii Lehm. (among others).
2) Lotus lily in South Africa is also identified with Nymphaea lotus It has the synonym Castalia mystica Salisb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica (1994)
· Trans. Roy. Soc. S. Afr. (1916)
· Journal of Japanese Botany (1981)
· Beskrivelse af Guineeiske planter (1827)
· Mem. N.Y. Bot. Gard. (1953)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1993)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Lotus lily, for example side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, 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.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Lotus lily; (plurals include: Lotus lilies). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CXXVI - Visvedeva Puja < [Brihaspati (Nitisara) Samhita]
Chapter CXX - The Rambha Trtiya Vratam < [Brihaspati (Nitisara) Samhita]
Chapter CXV - Counsels by Shaunaka on forswearing bad wives etc. (End of the Brihaspati Samhita) < [Brihaspati (Nitisara) Samhita]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Flora (1): Habitat < [Chapter 5 - Aspects of Nature]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 2: Nidanasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 10 - The Method of Theoretical and Practical Study < [Part 2-3 - Medical Institutions in Ancient India]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 547: Vessantara-jātaka < [Volume 6]