[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.t1.28 # 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 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s3.t1.28](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.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. - [Previous: c5.s3.t1.27](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s3.t1.27) - [Next: c5.s3.t1.29](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s3.t1.29) - [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.t1.28](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s3.t1.28) · Pramāṇa