[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877) › c5.s3.t1.22 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s3.t1.22 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s3.t1.22 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s3.t1.22](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s3.t1.22) THESE beautiful aquatic plants had attracted the attention of the ancient Hindus from a very remote period, and obtained a place in their religious ceremonies and mythological fables; hence they are described in great detail by Sanskrit writers. The flowers of \*Nelumbium speciosum\*, called \*Padma\* or \*Kamala\*, are sacred to Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. The white variety of this plant is called \*Pundarîka\*, the red, \*Kokanada\* and the blue, \*Indivara\*. The entire plant including root, stem and flower is called \*Padmini\*. The torus or receptacle for the seed is, called \*Karnikára\*, and the honey formed in the flowers, \*Makaranda\*. The filaments round the base of the receptacle, pass by the name of \*Kinjalka\* and the leaf-stalk by that of \*Mrinála\*. The species of \*Nymphæa\* described, are as follows:— - [Previous: c5.s3.t1.21](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s3.t1.21) - [Next: c5.s3.t1.23](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s3.t1.23) - [Up: c5.s3.t1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s3.t1) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s3.t1.22](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s3.t1.22) · Pramāṇa