Knowledge, Information and Experience
Some basic information regarding Lotus:
Pink Lotus is our National flower.
Name: Indian Lotus, Kamal, Padma, Sacred Lotus
Scientific Name: Nelumbo nucifera
Adopted in: 1950
Found in: Native to Southeastern Asian countries; cultivated in Australia, Europe, Japan and America.
Habitat: Stationary water bodies like ponds, lakes and artificial pools.
Average Dimensions: 1.5 cm long; horizontal spread of 3 m
Average Diameter: Leaves – 0.6 m; flowers – 0.2 m
Average Number of Petals: 30
Medicinal uses of Lotus:
The flower seeds leaves and part of the underground stem (rhizome) are used to make medicine.
Lotus flower is used to stop bleeding.
Lotus seeds are used for disorders of digestion treats diarrhea.
Lotus seeds can be eaten raw or cooked.
The dried lotus seeds can be popped like popcorn and eaten.
