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Nelumbo nucifera Lotus, Sacred Lotus

EDIS, 2007
This document provides an overview of Nelumbo nucifera, commonly known as the Sacred Lotus. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, including its large, round leaves and fragrant pink or white flowers.
Edward Gilman
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Physicochemical, in vitro antidiabetic and sensory characteristics of leavened functional bread made with Lasia spinosa and Nelumbo nucifera rhizome flours composited with wheat flour

Food Production, Processing and Nutrition
Bread is considered one of the most popular bakery products consumed in several world regions including Sri Lanka. The potential of utilization of two rhizome flours (Lasia spinosa and Nelumbo nucifera) was evaluated in bread formulation with four ...
N. N. G. Chiranthika, A. Chandrasekara, K. D. P. P. Gunathilake   +2 more
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A review on extraction, composition, structure, and biological activities of polysaccharides from different parts of Nelumbo nucifera. [PDF]

Food Sci Nutr, 2023
Nelumbo nucifera (lotus plant) is an important member of the Nelumbonaceae family. This review summarizes the studies conducted on it since the past 15 years to provide an understanding on future areas of focus.
Kakar MU, Karim H, Shabir G, Iqbal I, Akram M, Ahmad S, Shafi M, Gul P, Riaz S, Rehman RU, Salari H.   +10 more
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Effects of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. Petal Tea Extract on Hepatotoxicity and Oxidative Stress Induced by Mancozeb in Rat Model

Toxics, 2023
Mancozeb (Mz) is one of the most widely used pesticides that has been reported to cause adverse human health risks. White Nelumbo nucifera (N. nucifera) petals have therapeutic properties to prevent toxicity.
Pimchanok Nuchniyom, Ketsarin Intui, Jiraporn Laoung-on, Churdsak Jaikang, Ranida Quiggins, Kornravee Photichai, Paiwan Sudwan   +6 more
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Study on the Chemical Characterization and Hypolipidemic Function of Nelumbo nucifera Based on Its Flavonoid Components [PDF]

Molecules
Nelumbo nucifera has great value and development prospects in hypolipidemic applications. In this study, we comprehensively screened out multi–index components relevant to the quality of N.
Leyi Yang, Chang Zhou, Rong Huang, Yuan Cai, Bin Liu, Mimi Yu, Yanyan Jiang   +6 more
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Hypoglycemic activity in vivo and in vitro of the Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) seed skin (testa) phenolic-rich extracts. [PDF]

Food Chem X
Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) seed, a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, exhibits good hypoglycemic activities. However, the bioactive components that are responsible for the biological effects and their underlying mechanisms remain obscure.
Xu H, Wang C, Gong L.
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Chemical Composition and Bioactivity of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. Flower Extract Fractions: In Vitro Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties [PDF]

Current Issues in Molecular Biology
With the aging global population, interest in skin aging and skin health products is increasing. Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (lotus) has been widely used for its pharmacological benefits, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, skin-whitening, and anti ...
Jung Ha Choo, So Young Lee, Kyoungin Min, Nae Gyu Kang   +3 more
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Identification of YABBY Transcription Factors and Their Function in ABA and Salinity Response in Nelumbo nucifera. [PDF]

Plants (Basel), 2023
The plant-specific transcription factor family YABBY plays important roles in plant responses to biotic and abiotic stresses. Although the function of YABBY has been identified in many species, systematic analysis in lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is still ...
Zhao S, Zhang Y, Tan M, Jiao J, Zhang C, Wu P, Feng K, Li L.   +7 more
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Cellulosic fibers from Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) peduncle

Journal of Natural Fibers, 2020
Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), an aquatic monocotyledonous plant, is highly valued for cut flower and plant parts containing medicinal properties. The paper presents the method of drawing out cellulosic fibers from lotus peduncles.
Ritu Pandey, Mukesh Kumar Sinha, Amarish Dubey   +2 more
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The therapeutic potential of Nelumbo Nucifera against oxidative damage induced by Carbon Tetrachloride in rats.

International Journal of Endorsing Health Science Research, 2022
Background: Herbal treatment has paid much attention in the world over the past decades. Nelumbo nucifera is used all over the world as a medicinal plant. It is an aquatic perennial plant belonging to the Nelumbonaceae family.
Sagheera Bibi, Lubna Naz
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