Lotus seed is the seed of plants Nelumbo nucifera. The seeds are used in Asian cuisine. These seeds are used in traditional medicine. Mostly sold in dried, shelled form, the seeds are rich in antioxidants and micronutrients like Vitamins and minerals.
Benefits:
lotus seed is used in the treatment of the following disease:
- Inflammation
- Diuretics
- Skin diseases
- Insomnia
- Palpitations
- Poor digestion
- Chronic diarrhea
- Enteritis
- Cancer
Side Effects:
Lotus seeds are usually well-tolerated by most people in minute doses. In some cases, it triggers gut problems like indigestion, stomach cramps, and constipation and hence must be consumed only after consulting with a medical expert.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
- Avoid use and Stay on the safe side.
- Avoid Diabetic patients because Lotus might lower blood sugar levels, monitor your blood sugar carefully if you have diabetes, and use lotus as a medicine.
- Avoid Surgery due to Lotus might lower blood sugar levels.
Interactions:
Be cautious with the following combination:
- Antidiabetes drugs interact with lotus it might cause your blood sugar to go too low. Monitor blood sugar closely and the dose of diabetes medication might need to be changed.
- Pentobarbital (Nembutal) interacts with lotus might cause too much drowsiness and sleepiness.
Dose :
Its dose depends on various factors like age, health, and several other conditions.
