Nelumbo nucifera
Botanical Name(s): Nelumbo Nucifera
Family Name: Nelumbonaceae
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Proteales
Family: Nelumbonaceae
Genus: Nelumbo
Species: N. nucifera
Popular Name(s): Sacred Water Lotus, Sacred Water Lilly, Pink Lotus, Nelumbo Lutea, Bean of India
Parts Used: Petals, seeds, leaves, roots
Habitat: Found in ponds and swamps
Description
An aquatic perennial, Indian lotus is the national flower of India and Vietnam. The roots of the plant are firmly planted in the soil of the pond or river bottom. The leaves can be seen floating on the top of the water surface. Lotus grows to a height of about 150 cm, with a 3-meter horizontal spread. The leaves can be as large as 60 cm in diameter, while the showy flowers can be up to 20 cm in diameter. The fruits are a conical pod, with seeds contained in holes in the pod. The lotus flower can be seen in hues of pink and white. It is native to Greater India and commonly cultivated in water gardens. It is known as kamala, svetakamala and pankaj in Sanskrit; kanwal in Hindi; kanwala in Unani; tamara in Malayalam; tamarai in Tamil; nelumbo in French; indische lotosblume in German and nilufer in Persian.
Plant Chemicals
(+)- nuciferine, romerin, nerenyuferin, neferine, lotusine, isoliensinine, quercitin, flavonoids, isoquercitin, leukodelphinidin, myristic acid, palmatic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, protein, fat, carbohydrate, starch, moisture, sucrose, calcium, phosphorus, iron, ascorbic acid, aspirin, Vitamin B, Vitamin C.
Family Name: Nelumbonaceae
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Proteales
Family: Nelumbonaceae
Genus: Nelumbo
Species: N. nucifera
Popular Name(s): Sacred Water Lotus, Sacred Water Lilly, Pink Lotus, Nelumbo Lutea, Bean of India
Parts Used: Petals, seeds, leaves, roots
Habitat: Found in ponds and swamps
Description
An aquatic perennial, Indian lotus is the national flower of India and Vietnam. The roots of the plant are firmly planted in the soil of the pond or river bottom. The leaves can be seen floating on the top of the water surface. Lotus grows to a height of about 150 cm, with a 3-meter horizontal spread. The leaves can be as large as 60 cm in diameter, while the showy flowers can be up to 20 cm in diameter. The fruits are a conical pod, with seeds contained in holes in the pod. The lotus flower can be seen in hues of pink and white. It is native to Greater India and commonly cultivated in water gardens. It is known as kamala, svetakamala and pankaj in Sanskrit; kanwal in Hindi; kanwala in Unani; tamara in Malayalam; tamarai in Tamil; nelumbo in French; indische lotosblume in German and nilufer in Persian.
Plant Chemicals
(+)- nuciferine, romerin, nerenyuferin, neferine, lotusine, isoliensinine, quercitin, flavonoids, isoquercitin, leukodelphinidin, myristic acid, palmatic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, protein, fat, carbohydrate, starch, moisture, sucrose, calcium, phosphorus, iron, ascorbic acid, aspirin, Vitamin B, Vitamin C.
Nutrition Fact
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Lotus root, cooked, no salt
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Nutritional value per
100 g (3.5 oz)
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278 kJ
(66 kcal)
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16.02
g
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0.50
g
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3.1 g
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0.07
g
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1.58
g
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(11%)
0.127
mg
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(1%)
0.01
mg
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(2%)
0.3
mg
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(6%)
0.302
mg
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(17%)
0.218
mg
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(2%)
8 μg
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(5%)
25.4
mg
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(33%)
27.4
mg
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(3%)
26 mg
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(7%)
0.9
mg
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(6%)
22 mg
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(10%)
0.22
mg
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(11%)
78 mg
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(8%)
363
mg
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(3%)
45 mg
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(3%)
0.33
mg
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Other constituents
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81.42
g
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Units
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μg = micrograms • mg = milligrams
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IU = International units
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Percentages are roughly approximated usingUS recommendations for adults.
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Boiled,sliced lotus roots used in various Asian cuisines
 Lotus flower： |
Lotus Uses
It can be used to brew
lotus tea, relieves heat-related illness and helps to stop bleeding.
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Lotus roots and center： |
helps to stop bleeding
and strengthening the liver. The center can help calm the mind; increase
sperm count, lower blood pressure, and cures heat related illness.。
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Lotus seed： |
The seeds are rich in
starch, protein and multiple vitamins. It's sweet and tart and mild in
property. In the "Compendium of medical herbs" it states that it
helps with the heart, the kidneys, stomach and intestines; it strengthens the
muscles and bones, the frequent wet dreams, too much blood during menstrual
period, and also helps with diarrhea. Lotus leaves: can be used to make rice
wraps. The dried leaves can be used to make the spleen healthier and make a
person more energetic. The fresh leaves are helpful in relieving excess body
heat.
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Lotus root： |
It has vitamin C, B1, B2,
protein, amino acid, sugar, and so on. It's attribute makes it best for cooling
the body, relieving bruises. In its cook form its great for the amplification
of the heart and the stomach. It can be used as vegetables and also grinded
and processed into powder for brewing.
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Lotus root： |
It's attribute is cold.
It helps to relieve bruises and heat strokes. It relieves thirst and increase
appetite. In Chinese medicine after a woman gives birth it's best not to eat
or drink anything cold, but raw lotus roots are not prohibited.
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Cooked lotus root： |
Its attribute is warm and
its great for strengthening the stomach and the reproductive organs. The
lotus knots are rich in tannin, which helps to contract the blood vessel and
good for stop blood loss and symptoms such as coughing blood, blood in the
stool, bleeding uterus.
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Lotus beard： |
Helps the sperm count,
and stops bleed. It can be eaten raw or stir-fried.
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Lotus stem： |
Adjusts and smoothes your
life force (chi), relief stuffiness in the chest and help women's breasts
grow.
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Fruit stem： |
Helps to keep the fetus
healthy and stops diarrhea.
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Lotus leaves： |
Can be used to wrap
things and is eco-friendly, and its fragrant.
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In
Addition in Rofftop Prince there is a riddle for Bu Yong from Crown Prince,
“What
dies though it lives, and lives though it dies?”
It
was ‘Lotus Flower’, also known as Boo Yong. For the flower to live, the seed
must die. And for the flower to reproduce and create a seed, the flower must
die. But it’s also an allusion to this drama’s take on love. For Yi Gak to survive
the assassination attempt, Boo Yong must die for her love. But for Park Ha
to live and to love, Yi Gak must return (and eventually die) in the past , so
that his reincarnation Yong Tae Yong may live.
http://www9.tainan.gov.tw/cht/action/lotus/eng/lotus-1.htm
http://www.iloveindia.com/indian-herbs/nelumbo-nucifera.html
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