{"id":168299,"date":"2023-01-16T09:18:16","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T09:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=168299"},"modified":"2026-04-16T13:17:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:17:35","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-lotus-seed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-lotus-seed\/","title":{"rendered":"Lotus Seed: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects and More By Dr. Smita Barode"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Lotus Seed<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Lotus Seed<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Lotus Seed for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Lotus Seed?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Lotus Seed<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Lotus Seed<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLotus seed is a quick snack to munch on while watching a movie. Lotus seed is also known as lotus nut or kamal seed. The scientific name of lotus seeds is Nelumbinis semen, <\/em>derived from the lotus plant, Nelumba nucifera.<\/em> It has been a functional food, medicine and vegetable for about 7000 years. There are two types of dried lotus seeds, one with white peel and the other with brown peel. Lotus seeds have been extensively produced and cultivated in India, Japan and China. Lotus food has been approved as food and medicine by \u2018Ministry of Health of the People\u2019s Republic of China\u2019. Lotus seeds have fewer calories and are a host of nutrients; therefore, they play an essential part in the functions of the body^{1<\/sup><\/a>. Let us look at some of the health benefits of lotus seeds.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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Lotus seeds have been traditionally used for the treatment of various ailments including insomnia, fever, and cardiovascular diseases. source: PMC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lotus seeds have been used in traditional medicine to treat gastrointestinal disorders, such as diarrhea and dysentery. source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lotus seeds have been used in traditional medicine to improve fertility and sexual health. source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lotus seeds have been found to have potential anti-depressant effects by modulating neurotransmitters in the brain. source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lotus seeds have been found to have anti-obesity effects by inhibiting adipogenesis and reducing adipose tissue weight. source: PMC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Lotus Seed<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Lotus seeds may contain several bioactive compounds like alkaloids, glycosides, triterpenoids, flavonoids, polyphenols, polysaccharides, essential oils and many more. Below are the nutritional components of Lotus seeds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Energy: <\/strong>388 cal\/100 g\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moisture: <\/strong>8-10%\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Crude Fat: <\/strong>3.7%\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein: <\/strong>25%\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre: <\/strong>3-4%\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrate: <\/strong>65%\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium: <\/strong>313 mg\/100g\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium: <\/strong>7.86 mg\/100g\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Copper: <\/strong>48.5 mg\/100g\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium: <\/strong>2.51 mg\/100g\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron: <\/strong>43.9 mg\/100g\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Selenium: <\/strong>1.04 mg\/100g\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manganese: <\/strong>16.6 mg\/100g\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Properties of Lotus Seed<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Several studies have shown that lotus seed may have the following properties:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Lotus seeds may be an antioxidant.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may relieve pain.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help enhance heart health.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help enhance liver health.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may improve the immune system.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may improve memory.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may reduce blood sugar levels ^{1<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n}
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Beta-galactosidase, a compound found in lotus seeds, can break the lactose molecule of milk and make it lactose-free. From my experience, the combination of lotus seeds and milk may aid lactose-intolerant people ^{7<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n}Dr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>
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