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| Application Form: | Tablet, Capsule |
| Application: | Food, Health Care Products, Medicine |
| State: | Powder |
| Extract Source: | Nelumbo Nucifera Gaertn |
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Audited Supplier | 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. 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 Sleeping disorders like sleep apnoea and insomnia are common heath issues suffered by the elderly people as well as the young generation. Sleeping 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 the restlessness and thus encourage sound sleep. 2. Good for Diabetic patients Since Lotus seeds are low in calories but high in fiber, it help in lowering down the blood sugar levels, so a diabetic patient must consume lotus seeds regularly to maintain the health. It is a health and tasty snack for diabetics. 3. Anti-Aging Lotus seeds consist of anti-aging enzymes that slows down the aging process and also repairs damaged proteins. So, consuming these seeds can actually reverse your aging benefits without using any anti-aging creams. Due to its anti-aging enzymes, scientist is 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 benefit to nourish the spleen and diarrhea. Lotus seed is used in Chinese medicine to reduce diarrhea problem. They also used to increase the spleen health. Research said that lotus seeds help to strengthen the digestive and reduce diarrhea. 5. Reducing blood pressure The embryo which can found inside of the lotus seed, have benefits to the heart because of its bitter and cooling properties. The bitter component that is isoquinoline alkaloids claimed has calming effects and antispasmodic, which help dilate blood vessels and reduce blood pressure. 6. Treat urinary problem Lotus seed is considered one of the best choices to cure urinary problems. Sometime the seed is combined with other ingredient to cure urinary problems like prostatitis and reproductive condition. 7. Gum issue People who suffer from related gum issue are recommended to take lotus seeds because of the 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 case 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 pop-corns or you can also roast them to 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 towards the treatment of various kinds of sexual diseases. It has been used extensible in 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 sexual diseases can get rid of the complications very easily without even letting others know that they are undergoing any kind of treatments. 10. Pregnancy Lotus seeds is considered one of the good source of protein so it helps in stimulating the development of nervous system and brain of fetuses' that is why it is recommended for pregnant ladies. This snack is very healthy and pregnant ladies should eat after short intervals so "lotus seeds" is advised by doctors. It helps in maintaining healthy pregnancy. 11. Improves appetite Lotus seeds are one of the best options to bring back lost appetite due to illness or other reasons. High amount of astringent present in the seeds of the lotus is effective to improve 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 An 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 gather in the body because of the stress and anxieties. The foods that we eat are not broken down and as a result, the fat accumulates in the different parts of our body. Sometimes fat gets deposited in and around many organs in the body which are termed as visceral fat and may cause numerous health related troubles. The seeds of lotus have medicinal properties that can lower the blood lipids and treats fatty liver. 14. Treats reproductive disorders in both males and females The seeds of the lotus is extremely beneficial to cure various reproductive complaints both males and females. People tend to become restless and impatient when they cannot get any fruitful results even from various treatments. In such case using lotus seeds come as the ray of hope for many people at that point in time. Frequent consumption of lotus seeds will yield fruitful results, and can find remarkable differences in their positions after a few weeks of consuming it. 15. Controls excessive bleeding Lotus seeds consist of flavonoids like quercetin that have an anti-haemorrhagic effect and therefore can 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 the property that helps on promoting the clotting of the blood on 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 medicines 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 powerful and effective home cure to keep heart diseases at bay. The low sodium content as well as high magnesium content present in the seeds of lotus keeps the heart healthy, prevent diabetes, keep a check on the blood pressure level and prevent obesity. |
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