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Cook, Christopher D. K. (1974). Water Plants of the World. The Hague, Netherlands: W. Junk Publisher. p.332. Cut the lotus root into slices and soak the slices in clean water. Be careful while cutting the root as it can break easily. Lotus root is considered a copper-rich meal. Copper helps raise energy levels, build bones, and support metabolism, but it also helps boost brain health by allowing neuronal connections to operate appropriately. Lotus Roots Improves Skin Health and Complexion

Additionally, its stems, seeds, leaves, and flowers have long been used in traditional medicine preparations. Lotus was used to treat diarrhea, infection, cough, high blood pressure, and fever, among other ailments ( 1, 2). Anti-allergic activity of lotus root (Nelumbo nucifera) powder in TDI-sensitized nasal allergy model mice M.A.Rojas-Graüa,M.S.Tapiab,O.Martín-Bellosoa. Using polysaccharide-based edible coatings to maintain the quality of fresh-cutFuji apples. LWT Food Science and Technology,41(2008), pp.139–147 Lim, T. K. (2016). "Nelumbo nucifera". Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants. Springer, Cham. pp.55–109. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-26062-4_5. ISBN 978-3-319-26061-7.

Bottom Line: Lotus root is a great healthy option that's packed with antioxidants, protein, potassium, folate, and vitamin C.

Wessling, Brianna (2023-08-19). "Lotus leaf-inspired sensors can detect minor pressure changes". The Robot Report . Retrieved 2023-11-06. He, J; Cheng, W; Chen, X; Wen, S; Zhang, G; Xiong, G; Ye, L; Chen, Y (2006). "Study on the vacuum sublimation freezing-drying of lotus seeds". Hubei Agric Sci. 45: 240–244. Lotus root is a rich source of dietary fibre. Dietary fibre regulates energy intake, thus enhancing weight loss or maintaining healthy body weight. Studies show that increasing dietary fibre consumption may decrease energy absorption by diluting a diet’s energy availability while preserving other vital nutrients. Furthermore, a high-fibre diet keeps you full and satisfied for extended periods, which may help you lose weight. Regulates Blood Pressure One test-tube study found that the leaves, petals, and stamen — the pollen-producing part of the plant — had strong antioxidant activity and inhibited enzymes involved in Alzheimer’s disease ( 9).

a b c Mukherjee, Pulok K; Mukherjee, Debajyoti; Maji, Amal K; Rai, S; Heinrich, Michael (2009). "The sacred lotus(Nelumbo nucifera)- phytochemical and therapeutic profile". Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 61 (4): 407–22. doi: 10.1211/jpp.61.04.0001. PMID 19298686. S2CID 85342386. Research suggests that vitamin C aids immune protection by supporting innate and adaptive immune systems’ cellular functioning. It also helps in regulating bowel movements. The antioxidant vitamin C, abundant in lotus root, is quite powerful. By combating free radicals in our cells, vitamin C shields us from illnesses like cancer and heart disease. In addition, vitamin C is a component of collagen, which helps to maintain the stiffness and strength of blood vessels, skin, and organs. Improves Brain Functioning Li, Z (2008). "Nutrient value and processing of lotus seed". Acad Period Agric Prod Process. 2008: 42–43. Krishan, Yuvrajmm, Tadikonda, Kalpana K., The Buddha Image: Its Origin and Development, pp. 65, 78, 1996, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, ISBN 8121505658, 9788121505659, google booksLotus varieties have been classified according to their use into three types: rhizome lotus, seed lotus, and flower lotus. Varieties that show more than one of these characteristics are classified by the strongest feature. [37] Regarding production area in China, rhizome lotus has the largest area with 200,000ha (490,000 acres), followed by seed lotus with 20,000ha (49,000 acres). [40] Rhizome lotus [ edit ]