Researchers report that the lotus has the remarkable ability to regulate the temperature of its flowers within a narrow range, just as humans and other warm-blooded animals do. [19] Roger S. Seymour and Paul Schultze-Motel, physiologists at the University of Adelaide in Australia, found that lotus flowers blooming in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens maintained a temperature of 30–35°C (86–95°F), even when the air temperature dropped to 10°C (50°F). They suspect the flowers may be doing this to attract cold-blooded insect pollinators. Studies published in the journals Nature and Philosophical Transactions: Biological Sciences in 1996 and 1998 were important contributions in the field of thermoregulation in plants. Two other species known to be able to regulate their temperature include Symplocarpus foetidus [20] and Philodendron selloum. [ citation needed] Seed [ edit ] One study found that lotus leaf extract reduced blood sugar levels in rabbits with diabetes significantly more than a standard diabetes medication ( 17). a b Sou, S. Y.; Fujishige, N. (1995). "Cultivation comparison of lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) between China and Japan". Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences. 4: 187–189. Add pureed tomatoes, red chilli powder, garam masala, and a little salt. Combine and cook until tomatoes soften and all moisture has evaporated (approx 12 minutes).

Studies show that some of the compounds in lotus, like quercetin and catechin, may help prevent or mitigate these inflammatory pathways ( 13). The intake of lotus root boosts energy levels by improving blood circulation. It also includes vitamin C, which helps to boost immunity and promotes skin health, thanks to its antioxidant component. It also aids in the control of bowel movements. In addition, niacin (Vitamin B3) is a B vitamin that helps with energy production, mental wellness, and nervous system function. Homemade Recipes for Lotus Root Baked Lotus Root Chips Leaves [ edit ] Vietnamese-style green young rice ( cốm) wrapped in lotus leaves, traditionally consumed with ripe bananas and tea during autumn at the beginning of the rice harvest Vietnamese also use lotus leaves to wrap green young rice, cốm, which is eaten in autumn. The leaves impart a unique scent to the soft, moist rice.a b Wu C, Xia Y, Tang X (2013) Optimization of the fermentation process for lotus rice-wine production by response surface methodology. Mod Food Sci Technol 29:1675–1679 Kashiwada, Y.; Aoshima, A.; Ikeshiro, Y.; Chen, Y. P.; Furukawa, H.; Itoigawa, M.; Fujioka, T.; Mihashi, K.; Cosentino, L. M.; Morris-Natschke, S. L.; Lee, K. H. (2005). "Anti-HIV benzylisoquinoline alkaloids and flavonoids from the leaves of Nelumbo nucifera, and structure–activity correlations with related alkaloids". Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry. 13 (2): 443–448. doi: 10.1016/j.bmc.2004.10.020. PMID 15598565. In northern and eastern regions of India, the stalk of the flower is used to prepare a soup, kamal gatte ki sabji ( Hindi: कमल गट्टे की सब्जी) and an appetizet, kamal kakdi pakode ( Hindi: कमल ककडी पकौडे). In South Indian states, the lotus stem is sliced, marinated with salt to dry, and the dried slices are fried and used as a side dish. In Kerala ( Malayalam: "താമര") and Tamil Nadu, this end product is called thamara vathal.

After lotus seed germination, crude protein and fat levels in the endosperm significantly increase. It is therefore an important method to enhance its nutritional quality. [94] [57]

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