Lotus

Lotus flower (Nymphaea lotus L.) is a water plant from Chinese since 1200 BC. In addition to chic flowers, plants that are often called the lotus flower, lotus or Padma is also full benefits. Tubers, leaves, flowers and lotus seeds can be trusted treat bleeding, heart disease, insomnia and cough blood.



Chinese, Egyptian, Greek and India put the lotus flower as omen purity. Various mythology was developed from the lotus flower. In China, for example, Dewi Kwan Im, as goddess of the poor are always depicted sitting in a lotus flower throne. Like others in India, the interest of lotus become omen towards achieving perfection in Egypt and Nirwana, lotus symbolizes the regeneration god Osiris.


Almost all parts of the lotus plant can be used as food. Lotus leaf is often used in traditional Chinese medicine. Leaf is useful for
reduce fever, headache and diarrhea. If the leaves were burnt (ashes)can stop bleeding in the nose, lungs and womb because of the homeostatic effect. In addition to the benefits above, the lotus leaves are also diuretic and can treat diarrhea. Culinary in China, this leaf is often used as food wrappers or its smell so fragrant and long lasting.