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Anyone seeing Hindu scriptures would hav noticed Lotus emerging from belly button of PadmaNabh Shri Vishnu ji, signifying presence of Lotus flower since eternity
Rightly so. Recent scientific data proves the survival of Lotus through thousands of years, making it living fossil 1
Rightly so. Recent scientific data proves the survival of Lotus through thousands of years, making it living fossil 1
The seeds are capable of remaining dormant for thousands of years. It's believed to have survived Ice Age as well.
Plant can survive in extremes of temperatures.
Thrives on decomposition of waste on river, unaffected by acidity.
Flower has a unique "Birth, Life,death" cycle 2
Plant can survive in extremes of temperatures.
Thrives on decomposition of waste on river, unaffected by acidity.
Flower has a unique "Birth, Life,death" cycle 2
Each day. Signifying the "Lotus flower of life"
It's symbolism can be seen from India, China to Egypt. In cosmetic, spiritual as well as Medicinal uses.
The flower blooms from 3-4 days to few months.
Each pary of the plant is rich in antioxidants, vitamins & is edible
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It's symbolism can be seen from India, China to Egypt. In cosmetic, spiritual as well as Medicinal uses.
The flower blooms from 3-4 days to few months.
Each pary of the plant is rich in antioxidants, vitamins & is edible
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In Durga Purana it's mentioned that Homa with Lotus flowers gives unending youth & younger skin.
How Apt.
Recent studies reveal that Lotus contains 89-90 types of flavonoids.
Which have Photo protective, age defying effects.
It nullifies the damage caused due to UVA/B
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How Apt.
Recent studies reveal that Lotus contains 89-90 types of flavonoids.
Which have Photo protective, age defying effects.
It nullifies the damage caused due to UVA/B
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It's also got Neuro,regenerative properties Anti Cancerous, Anti Diabetic, Anti Cytotoxic effects.
It increase the elasticity of skin.
Repairs damage, controls melanin.
How ever, the limited knowledge is due to fact that the effects are more when consumed & not external app 5
It increase the elasticity of skin.
Repairs damage, controls melanin.
How ever, the limited knowledge is due to fact that the effects are more when consumed & not external app 5
By face packs alone.
The leaves are used for tea, or for flavouring rice/meat while steaming.
Petals are used as pickle or favouring agent.
Fruit is shaped as a shower containing multiple ovoid seeds.
These can be consumed raw or when dried it's used to make "Makhana"
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The leaves are used for tea, or for flavouring rice/meat while steaming.
Petals are used as pickle or favouring agent.
Fruit is shaped as a shower containing multiple ovoid seeds.
These can be consumed raw or when dried it's used to make "Makhana"
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As all diet conscious people would know it's high in proteins, vitamins, anti oxidants, used largely for weight loss.
The rhizomes or stem of lotus, also called Kamal Kakadi or Dhens is used as vegetable or as powder for flavour or medicine. Soups are made too.
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The rhizomes or stem of lotus, also called Kamal Kakadi or Dhens is used as vegetable or as powder for flavour or medicine. Soups are made too.
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It's especially effective to bring down heat in stomach or lower High blood pressure.
The Lotus Tea is known for its Mood regulatory properties.
It contains a Caffeine like component called Caffeic Acid, that is a strong stimulant.
Powdered Lotus stem can also be used for face8
The Lotus Tea is known for its Mood regulatory properties.
It contains a Caffeine like component called Caffeic Acid, that is a strong stimulant.
Powdered Lotus stem can also be used for face8
Lotus can be grown easily at home. Fresh leaves too can be used to make tea.
It boosts immune too.
Proves again that our ancestors knew much more about natural medicines than we do.
We just have to re discover the lost knowledge.
Until next time
It boosts immune too.
Proves again that our ancestors knew much more about natural medicines than we do.
We just have to re discover the lost knowledge.
Until next time
