Nelumbo nucifera, commonly known as lotus, is distinguished by a rich phytochemical profile dominated by aporphine and bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloids alongside diverse flavonoids and phenolic ...

The lotus flower, scientifically known as Nelumbo nucifera, has been used in various cultures for centuries. Beyond its aesthetic and spiritual value, the lotus flower offers health benefits due to ...

This time-lapse takes on how a lotus/nelumbo nucifera seed sprouting, rooting, and growing into plants. A small hole was scored on the chosen lotus seed to help with boosting germination. It was then ...

The lotus plant is an aquatic plant that can be a variety of colors. Its leave, petals, and see can be prepared and consumed in several different ways. When consumed, it may also offer health benefits ...

Some years ago, a friend in Tokyo sent me three seeds of the lotus flower, Nelumbo nucifera. Fearing that I would make too much of a fuss of them, she waited until after I had succeeded in germinating ...

Benzylisoquinoline alkaloids (BIAs) are a diverse class of plant-derived compounds with major pharmacological value, including well-known examples such as morphine and berberine. In lotus (Nelumbo ...

Lotus root, the edible rhizome of the lotus plant (Nelumbo nucifera), is a prized ingredient in traditional Asian cuisines and Ayurvedic medicine. With its crunchy texture and mild, slightly sweet ...