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Product Description
| Product Name | Lotus Seed Powder |
| Botanical Name | Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn |
| Part Used | Seed |
| Appearance | Light Yellow to White powder |
| Specification | 4:1 10:1 Straight Powder |
| Storage Period | 24 Months |
| Package | 1kg/bag 25kg/drum |
| Storage Conditions | Store in cool and dry places. Keep away from strong light and heat. |
Description Lotus, Nelumbo nucifera, is a fresh water plant that has been grown in Southeast Asia and the Mediterranean for over 5000 years. China and Japan classify the lotus as a vegetable and regularly eat the roots, called rhizomes, as well as its stems and leaves. Petals are used to spice dishes and to make teas. The seeds, a major export from China, are prepared in many ways for eating or healing applications. Seeds are available in various dry fruits store and you can eat it just like popcorn. But unlike popcorn, lotus seeds are healthy and offer many benefits. It is commonly known as makhana in India and is small, round and white or off-white in appearance. They are the edible seeds of lotus flower which can be roasted or fried. Lotus seeds are used for nutritional and healing properties in Chinese medicine. The lotus seeds are highly useful in terms of nutritional benefits and are low in saturated fats, sodium and cholesterol; high in magnesium potassium, thiamine and phosphorus. Besides being edible, the lotus plant has many health and beauty benefits as well. You can use makhana seeds in desserts, rice porridge, soups and stir fry dishes. Nutritional Value Apart from their sweet taste, lotus seed is a good source of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Consuming 100 gram of lotus seeds 0.621 mg of Manganese, 168 mg of Phosphorus, 0.171 mg of Vitamin B1, 56 mg of Magnesium, 17.28 g of Carbohydrate and 0.168 mg of Vitamin B6. Moreover many Amino acids 0.059 g of Tryptophan, 0.2 g of Threonine, 0.205 g of Isoleucine, 0.326 g of Leucine, 0.264 g of Lysine and 0.072 g of Methionine are also found in 100 gram of lotus seeds. |
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Health Benefits
Several researchers have found many uses of the lotus plant. The seeds are powerful antioxidants and help fight inflammation and aging. Apart from that, research has found the seeds to be useful in lowering hypertension. Listed below are some of the popular health benefits of using lotus seeds regularly
1. Treats Insomnia
Sleep disorders like sleep apnoea and insomnia are common health issues suffered by elderly people as well as the young generation. Sleep disorders are mainly caused due to stress and may trigger underlying complicated health-related problems. The seeds of lotus are used as effective home remedies to cure such sleeping disorders. The calming effects and the natural sedative properties of the seeds are effective in healing restlessness and thus encourage sound sleep.
2. Good for Diabetic patients
Since Lotus seeds are low in calories but high in fiber, they help in lowering the blood sugar levels, so a diabetic patient must consume lotus seeds regularly to maintain their health. It is a healthy and tasty snack for diabetics.
3. Anti-Aging
Lotus seeds consist of anti-aging enzymes that slow down the aging process and also repair damaged proteins. So, consuming these seeds can actually reverse your aging without using any anti-aging creams. Due to its anti-aging enzymes, scientists are finding different methods to use these seeds in cosmetics and skincare products, but it is better to eat them instead of using the products.
4. Heal diarrhea
According to Chinese medicine, the sweet taste of lotus seeds benefits to nourish the spleen and treat diarrhea. Lotus seed is used in Chinese medicine to reduce diarrhea. They also used to increase the spleen's health. Research said that lotus seeds help to strengthen the digestive system and reduce diarrhea.
5. Reducing blood pressure
The embryo, which can be found inside the lotus seed, has benefits to the heart because of its bitter and cooling properties. The bitter component, that is, isoquinoline alkaloids claimed to have calming effects and antispasmodic, which help dilate blood vessels and reduce blood pressure.
6. Treat urinary problems
Lotus seed is considered one of the best choices to cure urinary problems. Sometimes the seed is combined with other ingredients to cure urinary problems like prostatitis and reproductive conditions.
7. Gum issue
People who suffer from related gum issues are recommended to take lotus seeds because of their healing properties. Regular consumption of lotus seeds gradually heals your gum issues.
8. Instant Energy
As mentioned earlier, lotus seeds are a good source of protein, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus. If you're looking for a healthy and tasty snack, then lotus seed is for you. They rapidly increase your energy level, so you should always have them in your home, in your handbag, and also carry them while travelling. You can eat Lotus seeds just like popcorn, or you can also roast them to a golden brown. It'll give you instantaneous energy; moreover, it is very healthy, tasty, and nutritious at the same time. The best thing about this seed is that it can be digested by any age group, so you can also give it to kids.
9. Treats various sexual diseases
Lotus seeds are known to have excellent home remedies for the treatment of various kinds of sexual diseases. It has been used extensively in the Chinese medicinal world along with other herbs. Treatment of sexual diseases is mainly a secret matter, and not many people want this to be discussed in public. So, using the seeds of lotus has been a much safer and private affair to keep this treatment a secret. People suffering from sexually transmitted diseases can get rid of the complications very easily without even letting others know that they are undergoing any kind of treatment.
10. Pregnancy
Lotus seeds are considered one of the best sources of protein, so they help in stimulating the development of the nervous system and brain of fetuses, which is why it is recommended for pregnant ladies. This snack is very healthy, and pregnant ladies should eat it after short intervals, so "lotus seeds" is advised by doctors. It helps in maintaining a healthy pregnancy.
11. Improves appetite
Lotus seeds are one of the best options to bring back lost appetite due to illness or other reasons. A high amount of astringent present in the seeds of the lotus is effective in improving the food appetite. Apart from that, it also helps in maintaining the health of the kidneys, preventing various kinds of infections in the urinary tract for various reasons and prostatitis.
12. Treats mouth sores and ulcers
anti-inflammatory property found in lotus seeds helps to cure soreness in the mouth. Regular use of lotus seeds is recommended to cure soreness in the mouth.
13. Cures fatty liver
Occasionally, fat gathers in the body because of stress and anxiety. The foods that we eat are not broken down, and as a result, the fat accumulates in the different parts of our bodies. Sometimes fat gets deposited in and around many organs in the body, which is termed visceral fat, and may cause numerous health-related troubles. The seeds of lotus have medicinal properties that can lower the blood lipids and treat fatty liver.
14. Treats reproductive disorders in both males and females
The seeds of the lotus are extremely beneficial for curing various reproductive complaints in both males and females. People tend to become restless and impatient when they cannot get any fruitful results, even from various treatments. In such cases, using lotus seed comes as a ray of hope for many people. Frequent consumption of lotus seeds will yield fruitful results, and you can find remarkable differences in their positions after a few weeks of consuming them.
15. Controls excessive bleeding
Lotus seeds consist of flavonoids like quercetin that have an anti-haemorrhagic effect and therefore can help avoid excessive bleeding by improving the strength of the wall of the capillaries. By charcoaling the seeds of the lotus, the haemostatic effect can be enhanced. The charcoal itself is enriched with a property that helps promote the clotting of the blood in the event of excessive bleeding.
16. Alleviates stomach problems
Due to their medicinal properties, they are used as home remedies to alleviate stomach problems like diarrhea, indigestion, and many others. It is extensively used mainly in Chinese medicine and has thus gained popularity worldwide. It is also known to be effective in improving the health of the spleen.
17. Keeps heart diseases at bay
Both dried and puffed seeds of lotus are used as a powerful and effective home remedy to keep heart diseases at bay. The low sodium content, as well as high magnesium content present in the seeds of lou s, keep the heart healthy, prevent diabetes, keep a check on the blood pressure level, and prevent obesity.
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