Description

The powerful sacred lotus plant has been used in East and Southeast Asian traditional medicine and cuisine for centuries. The sacred lotus has the title of India’s national flower and is a symbol of purity in Buddhist and Hindu traditions. The sacred lotus is a bowl-shaped perennial and is often confused with water lilies. There are over 100 species of lotus. You’re probably most familiar with the white single-flower lotus, which has around two dozen petals. Other types of lotuses include the double-flowered lotus, which can have over 100 petals, as well as pink and red varieties.

• English Name: Sacred Lotus
• Urdu Name:کنول گٹہ
• Scientific Name: Nelumbo Nucifera

Uses & Health Benefits:

• Inhibiting the growth of several types of cancers
• Promoting skin health
• Increasing wound healing
• Enhancing cognition
• Reducing kidney inflammation
• Reducing oral infections
• Aiding diabetes treatment
• Discouraging obesity by reducing fat conversion
• Reducing the effects of UV radiation
• Anti-aging effects on the skin

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This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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