Description
Nelumbo Nucifera (White Lotus): The Remarkable Aquatic Plant
The Nelumbo Nucifera, commonly known as the White Lotus, is a remarkable aquatic plant that has gained a great reputation due to its excellent results. This plant has the unique ability to live both inside and on the surface of water, making it a fascinating specimen to behold. Its characteristics resemble much of the plants that are found growing in water, with its main stem and roots inside the water and often reaching the ground on the bottom of the water pool, while its flowers bloom on the surface.
Surviving in Harsh Conditions
The Nelumbo Nucifera has many other characteristics that make it survive in the harsh conditions of the water. For it to continue prospering, it requires enough sunlight for its flowers to bloom and for proper growth. In order for the flower to receive enough sunlight, the plant is well adapted and hence develops its flowers at the very surface of the water.
Common Names
Most people mistake the Nelumbo Nucifera with the Water Lily when they look at its flower ‘floating’ on water. To prevent further confusion over its name, let us look at other of its common names: Sacred Water Lotus, White Lotus, East Indian Lotus, Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus, and Bean of India. The seeds of the Lotus have remarkable resilience and can hence withstand many natural disasters and manage to procreate through its seeds.
Multiple Uses
There are several ways that the Lotus plant is used in a common set up. It is regrettable that most people do not have a full understanding of the properties of the Lotus. It is common to see people use it for decorative purposes. On the other side of the plant’s coin, its stem, its seeds and flower have healing properties which have been used as remedy for the following:
- Tonifying and pain relieving properties
- Fertility, prosperity, and inner peace
- Increased circulation, sexual stimulation, and enhanced memory function
- Detoxifying agent in the human body
Scientific Information
The Nelumbo Nucifera has been found to contain several bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, alkaloids, and tannins. These compounds have been shown to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties. The plant has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties, making it a potential candidate for the development of new drugs.
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