Lotus/Kamal - 25+Health benefits, application, chemical constituents, side effects and many more

 

Lotus/Kamal


Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is a perennial aquatic basal eudicot belonging to a small family Nelumbonaceace, which contains only one genus with two species. It is an important horticultural plant, with its uses ranging from ornamental, nutritional to medicinal values, and has been widely used, especially in Southeast Asia. Recently, the lotus obtained a lot of attention from the scientific community. An increasing number of research papers focusing on it have been published, which have shed light on the mysteries of this species. 

Lotus is the species of lotus that has historical cultural and spiritual significance. It's a sacred flower in both Hinduism and Buddhism, representing the path to spiritual awakening and enlightenment. It was also an important symbol in ancient Egypt, where it represented the path from death to rebirth to the afterlife.

Acharya Bhavmishra mentioned three varieties of Kamal on the basis of its color Red, White & Blue which are same in properties. The white variety of Kamal is considered to be Pundareeka, similarly the red variety is known as Koknada & blue variety as Indivera. White variety (Pundareeka) is superior than other two Synonyms of Pundareeka are Shweta patra, Sharad & shambhu vallabh. Pundareeka is best for Pitta & Rakta dosha.

It shows anti-oxidative, astringent, emollient, diuretic, anti-diabetic, anti-hyperlipidemic, anti-aging, anti-ischaemia, anti-viral, antimicrobial, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and hepatoprotective effects.  

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It has different names in different languages such as Hindi name(Kamal),  English name(Sacred Lotus),  Marathi name(kamal),  Tamil name(Taama..................(read more)





Vitamin and Mineral content

Vitamin : B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, C

Minerals : Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc

• seeds contain proteins of high quality and are rich in variety of essential amino acids including high contents of albumin (42%) and globulin (27%), they also contain unsaturated fatty acids, carbohydrates, vitamins, calcium, iron, zinc, phosphorus and other trace elements. They also provide water-soluble polysaccharides, alkaloids, flavonoids, superoxide dismutase and other bioactive components.

              - Lotus seed also contain particularly large amounts of vitamins, including VB1, VB2, VB6 and Vitamin E.

• Sacred lotus leaves are rich in alkaloids, essential oils, organic acids, and flavonoids, especially quercetin. Stamens are abundant in flavonols, including kaempferol, myricetin, quercetin, isorhamnetin, and their glycosides, while flavonoids and anthocyanidins are mostly found in the flowers. Moreover, alkaloids, procyanidins, polyphenols, and polysaccharides are highly presented in sacred lotus seeds.

• Bioactive constituents of lotus are mainly alkaloids and flavonoids. 

• Presences of various alkaloids have been reported from the entire plant including nuciferi..................(read more)





Properties and Benefits

  • Rasa (Taste) – Kashaya (astringent), Madhura (sweet), Tikta (bitter)
  • Veerya (Potency) – Sheetala (Cold)
  • Guna (Qualities) – Laghu (lightness), Snigdha (unctuousness), Picchila (stickly)
  • taste conversion after digestion – Madhura (sweet)
  • Effect on Tridosha – Balances Kapha and Pitta Dosha.
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  • It cures the diseases of Kapha and Pitta. It is a good heart tonic & blood coagulant. It is used in Daha (burning sensation) it is cooling to the body, allays thirst, visa (poisoning) and for local application in skin ailments
  • Tarpana – Nourishing, calming
  • Varnya, Varnakrut – improves skin colour and complexion

Indicated in:

  • Raktapitta  – bleeding disorders like nasal bleeding, Ulcerative colitis and menorrhagia
  • Shrama – tiredness
  • Arti – Bodyache
  • Bhranti – dizziness, psychosis
  • Santapa – Burning sensation
  • Visphota – skin boils
  • Daha – Burning sensation
  • Trushna – Excessive thirst
  • Visha – toxic conditions involving bleeding, boils, burning sensation and gastritis
  • Visarpa – Herpes
  • Diarrhea, dysentery, ulcerative colitis, IBS with diarrhea
  • Burning urination
  • useful in treating diabetes and neuropathy.


Lotus leaves 





Uses, Benefits and Application

1) Lotus rhizome and its extracts have shown diuretic, psychopharmacological, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, hypoglycemic, antipyretic and antioxidant activities.


2) A paste of lotus petals is useful to relieve headache.  Or paste of Lotus, along with water lily, cardamom is also used for headache.

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3) All parts of Nelumbo nucifera are edible, with the rhizome and seeds being the main consumption parts. Traditionally rhizomes, leaves, and seeds have been used as folk medicines, Ayurveda, Chinese traditional medicine, and oriental medicine.



4) Root of lotus may be chewed in Krmidanta (dental caries).


5) Cow’s milk alone cooked with lotus (and instilled in eyes) removes redness, haemorrhage, pain, wound, inflammation and Ajaka.

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6) when kamal is used with Shweta-rakta chandan, Balak, Mulethi and Mustak it act as a good heart tonic.

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7) Ghee processed with the paste of stalk, stem, stamens, leaves and seed of lotus along with piece of gold and milk is known as ‘Pancaravinda’ (having five parts of lotus). It promotes strength, virility and intellect.

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8) The cold infusion (phanta) with sugar is used for heart strengthening in high grade fever.

              - To get the above benefits, lotus flower, stem or stalk is made into small pieces. Water is boiled separately. To the boiled water, when it is still in hot condition, the lotus pieces are added and kept for 2 hours. Water: lotus ratio should be 4:1. After two hours, it is macerated and filtered. This drink preparation method is called as Phanta.


9) Churna (powder) of Kamal kesar with sugar is given in treatment of Raktarsa (bleeding piles), Raktapradar (Metrorrhagia) and Udharwag raktapitta (bleeding disorder).


10) In cough caused by Pitta, one should use powder of lotus seeds mixed with honey. It provides relief immediately.

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11) Lotus root cooked in sesame oil mixed with cow’s urine should be used in retention of urine associated with severe pain.

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12) Rhizome of Kamal is used as local application in skin ailments.


13) The fried seeds are taken similar to any nuts. Seeds are crushed and by adding little coconut and sugar (or jaggery) it is consumed. This is a very good nutritive and improves body.

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14) In north and eastern regions of India, the stalk of the flower is used to prepare a soup called "kamal gatte ki sabji" and starter called "kamal kakdi pakode". 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...................(read more)



Side effects

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