The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s3.t1.28
The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s3.t1.28
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c5.s3.t1.28
The seeds of *Nelumbium speciosum* are eaten raw. The small seeds of *Nymphæa Lotus*, called *bheta*, are fried in heated sand and used as a light easily digestible food. The seeds of *Euryale ferox* called *makhánna* is Sanskrit, are also used in the same manner, and are regarded as light, invigorating food suited for sick people.