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Nelumbo nucifera shows high potential for usage in wastewater treatment removing polluting compounds [58] and heavy metals. [59] [60] [61] It is able to grow in variable water conditions [62] and in low light intensity. [58] Various studies show the successful use of N. nucifera to counteract water eutrophication. [58] [63] The leaves of the floating lotus reduce sunlight reaching the lower part of the water. This suppresses algae growth in N. nucifera aquatic systems and thus, the oxygen content is up to 20% higher than in other aquatic plant systems. [58] Due to intense agricultural practices, nitrogen and phosphorus pollution are major problems in aquatic systems. N. nucifera is able to assimilate a higher content of phosphorus than aquatic plants currently used for water remediation (such as water hyacinth). It also assimilates nitrogen (" denitrification") and creates a habitat for bacterial growth in the water body. [58] Through rhizofiltration, heavy metals – including arsenic, copper, and cadmium – can be removed efficiently from the water. [59] [60] The results observed are impressive showing 96% of copper and 85% cadmium metals removed after a seven-day incubation period. [60] The accumulation of heavy metals doesn't show morphological symptoms of metal toxicity; [61] however, the rhizome quality for human consumption needs further study. Lotus rhizome and its extracts have shown diuretic, psychopharmacological, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, hypoglycemic, antipyretic and antioxidant activities. [83] [84] [85] [86] [87] [ medical citation needed] Seeds [ edit ] The sacred lotus may be crossed with the yellow lotus to produce interspecific hybrids. A few varieties have been produced with differing appearances. [43] Farming [ edit ]

Mukherjee PK.et al.Pharmaceutical application of starch isolated fromNelumbo nuciferaGaertn. (Fam. Nymphaeaceae).Ind J Pharm Sci1996;58:59–66. Du, Fengfeng; Liu, Xiaojing; Chang, Yajun; Li, Naiwei; Ding, Yuesheng; Yao, Dongrui (2021). " 'Jiang Luopao': A Nelumbo Cultivar with Deep Purple-red and Bowl-shaped Flowers". HortScience. 56 (7): 847–848. doi: 10.21273/HORTSCI15757-21. S2CID 236278282. Inflammatory processes in your body involve cells known as macrophages. Macrophages secrete pro-inflammatory cytokines, which are small proteins that signal immune responses ( 11, 12).A. Lotus can help reduce inflammation since it contains chemical compounds with anti-inflammatory properties. These components alleviate inflammation by soothing irritated tissues, and Lotus is used to treat haemorrhoids because of this feature. Q. Is lotus root high in fibre?

Zheng, B; Zheng, J; Zeng, C (2004). "Study on three functional components of Chinese main lotus seed varieties". Acta Nutr Sin. 26: 158–160. Effects of Lotus Root (the Edible Rhizome of Nelumbo nucifera) on the Deveolopment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Obese Diabetic db/db MiceThe lotus flower also holds cultural and religious significance in Ismaili Muslim and related South Asian traditions. For example, in South Asian Ismaili literature, the lotus is compared to the pure soul. A poem describes the lotus' beauty, describing how its delicate white petals remain pure and beautiful, despite its murky environment. Similarly, a pure soul is part of this world, yet is not of this world, much like the circumstances of the lotus. The poem further emphasizes the importance of true knowledge or gnosis, which is likened to the pure rainwater that allows the lotus to flourish. Ismaili belief holds that the true guide provides this true knowledge, without which the pure soul cannot survive. Just as the lotus flower would rather die than drink from a reeking swamp, the pure soul also seeks nourishment solely through true knowledge. [103] See also [ edit ] 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. 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. The mitigative effect of lotus root (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn) extract on acute alcoholism through activation of alcohol catabolic enzyme, reduction of oxidative stress, and protection of liver function Su, X.; Jiang, Y.; Li, Y.; Lin, W. (2003). "Effects of 4-hexylresorcinol (4-HR) on browning and quality of fresh-cut lotus". Food Science. 24: 142–145.

Ding, Hui; Shi, Jinghong; Wang, Ying; Guo, Jia; Zhao, Juhui; Dong, Lei (2011). "Neferine inhibits cultured hepatic stellate cell activation and facilitates apoptosis: A possible molecular mechanism". European Journal of Pharmacology. 650 (1): 163–169. doi: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2010.10.025. PMID 20969858. Rhizomes contain high amounts of starch (31.2%) without characteristic taste or odor. The texture is comparable to a raw potato. [51] The binding and disintegration properties of isolated Nelumbo starch have been compared with maize and potato starch; Nelumbo starch is shown to be superior as an adjuvant in the preparation of tablets. [52] When dried, N. nucifera is also made into flour, another popular use of this vegetable. [45] [46] Pips [ edit ]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 Fresh lotus seeds ( simplified Chinese: 莲子; traditional Chinese: 蓮子; pinyin: liánzǐ; Cantonese Yale: lìhnjí) are nutritious but also vulnerable to microbial contamination, especially fungal infections. Therefore, mostly dry lotus seed-based products are found on the market. Traditional sun baking combined with charcoal processing dries the seeds but results in a loss of nutrients. Freeze-dried lotus seeds have a longer shelf life and maintain original nutrients, while no differences in flavour are found after rehydration compared to fresh lotus seeds. [53] [54]

Kubitzki, Klaus; Rohwer, Jens G.; Bittrich, Volker (2011-01-28). Flowering plants, dicotyledons: magnoliid, hamamelid, and caryophyllid families. Kubitzki, Klaus, 1933-, Rohwer, J. G. (Jens G.), 1958–, Bittrich, V. (Volker), 1954–. Berlin. ISBN 978-3-642-08141-5. OCLC 861705944. {{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( link)

Shen-Miller, J. (2002). "Long-living lotus: germination and soil gamma-irradiation of centuries-old fruits, and cultivation, growth, and phenotypic abnormalities of offspring". American Journal of Botany. 89 (2): 236–247. doi: 10.3732/ajb.89.2.236. PMID 21669732. Sacred lotus ( Nelumbo nucifera) has been cultivated as a crop in Asia for thousands of years. A ≈1300-year-old lotus fruit, recovered from an originally cultivated but now dry lakebed in northeastern China, is the oldest germinated and directly 14C-dated fruit known. In 1996, we traveled to the dry lake at Xipaozi Village, China, the source of the old viable fruits. In a large pot, boil the root vegetable for 10 minutes. Boil for another 10 minutes for a softer texture. Nelumbo nucifera (sacred lotus)". Kew. Archived from the original on 30 May 2014 . Retrieved 26 July 2015. Mukherjee, PK; Saha, K; Balasubramanian, R; Pal, M; Saha, BP (1996). "Studies on psychopharmacological effects of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. Rhizome extract". J Ethnopharmacol. 54 (2): 63–67. doi: 10.1016/s0378-8741(96)01455-9. PMID 8953419. In northern and eastern regions of India, the stalk of the flower is used to prepare a soup, kamal gatte ki sabji ( Hindi: कमल गट्टे की सब्जी) and an appetizet, kamal kakdi pakode ( Hindi: कमल ककडी पकौडे). In South Indian states, the lotus stem is sliced, marinated with salt to dry, and the dried slices are fried and used as a side dish. In Kerala ( Malayalam: "താമര") and Tamil Nadu, this end product is called thamara vathal.