Description
LOTUS ( NELUMBO NUCIFERA)
The rhizome extract was used as antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory properties due to the presence of asteroidal triterpenoid. Leaves were used as an effective drug for hematemesis, epistaxis, hemoptysis, hematuria, and metrorrhagia. Flowers were used to treat diarrhea, cholera, fever, and hyperdipsia.
Lotus is a sacred symbol in Hinduism associated with beauty, fertility, prosperity, knowledge, spirituality and eternity. The sacred Lotus of the Hindus is scientifically known as Nelumbo nucifera. The plant rises above the water and is usually pink or white. The pink Lotus flower is considered to be the most divine.
While leaves are used for hematemesis, epistaxis, and hematuria, the flowers are used for lowering blood sugar levels, diarrhea, cholera, fever, and hyperdipsia. Rhizomes are promoted have purported diuretic, antidiabetic, and anti-inflammatory properties.
