Uses | - People use lotus for bleeding, cough, fever, liver and stomach problems, and other conditions, but there is no scientific evidence to support these uses. In Asia, various parts of the lotus plant are commonly used for cooking, baking, and adding flavor to beverages., Lotus stem is eaten raw when added in salads. Its salad along with pork and prawns is a delicacy in many popular cultures. Lotus stem curry is prepared by boiling or stir-frying the stem. The curry is a good accompaniment for rotis and rice., The lotus flower has a strong spiritual significance in many religions and cultures. Thanks to its color, scent and shape of the flower, it has become a symbol of purity, rebirth, eternity and spirituality., Antioxidants help neutralize reactive molecules known as free radicals. If free radicals build up in your body, they can cause oxidative stress, which damages cells and contributes to disease development
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Soil Nutrient Requirements | - How To Grow The Seeds? 1. Remove the skin of the lotus seeds and soak them in clear water. Change the water every day until it germinates to 2-3 leaves. Keep the water surface be 2cm deep at the beginning and after germination, the water needs to be 10cm deep. 2. Using bowl or pot, the diameter of bowl need to be 25cm x 20cm. If the container is too small and the bowl lotus growth restriction, it is difficult to bloom.
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