Lotus Root Extract
Plant Origin: Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.
Part Used: Rhizome
Specification: 10: 1
CAS No.: 85085-51-4
Appearance: Fine brown powder
Nutritional value of lotus root
80% of lotus root by weight is water, which makes it juicy and hydrating. Around 5% by weight are dietary fibers. Around 3% by weight of lotus roots are proteins which contains almost all amino acids in varied proportion. Small amount of fats present in lotus roots are mostly omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. Lotus roots supplies almost all key minerals in different proportions, more abundantly potassium, copper, manganese and phosphorus, water soluble vitamins like Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Thiamin and other Vitamin B.
Most of the health benefits of lotus root can be attributed to presence of these nutrients. Various alkaloids and flavanoids have been isolated from lotus root which have health and medicinal benefits. Various minerals in lotus root help in body metabolism and healthy functioning of vital organs like heart, liver, kidney and brain.
Functions:
Overall lotus root has benefits as antioxidant, increasing immunity, protecting kidney and liver, preventing infections and others. It has been known to be effective in the lowering of hyperlipidemic levels, and help to prevents growth of cancerous cells in body. Washing hair with lotus root powder is believed to help growth of hair and stop hair loss and graying. The lotus leaf extract on physical stress was effective in reducing lipid levels in a high fat diet.
Antioxidant
High vitamin C content in Lotus roots makes it good anti-oxidant food. It shall protect your body cells from impact of free radicals. This good source of vitamin C which is required for development of collagen in skin. It protects your skin from aging. Further various other polyphenolic compounds have been identified in lotus roots which also have anti oxidant properties. Lotus root with its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory property help fight symptoms of diabetes. With its antioxidant and anti inflammatory property it also keeps reproductive system in women healthy.
Detox your liver and kidney
Lotus root with its anti oxidant activity and mineral supply is believed to detox your liver and kidney. Ancient Chinese herbal medicines use lotus root to treat liver cirrhosis. Lotus root extracts have strong antioxidant activity and protects liver and kidney cells from damage by free radicals.
Treatment of HIV
Various flavanoids and alkaloid have been extracted from leaves and rhizome of lotus which have shown anti HIV activity in lab. These phytochemicals are believed to have property to prevent propagation of HIV virus and thus makes Nelumbo nucifera a potential candidate for development of anti-AIDS agents.
Alleviates hepatic steatosis
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is emerging as the most common liver disease of industrialized countries. Thus, discovering food components that can ameliorate NAFLD is of interest. Lotus root, the edible rhizome of Nelumbo nucifera, contains high levels of polyphenolic compounds, and several health-promoting properties of lotus root have been reported. The condensed tannins contained in lotus root can alleviate hepatic steatosis by suppressing the lipogenic enzyme activity.
Health benefits of Lotus roots in varies country
In traditional Korean medicine, lotus has been used as cure of bleeding, antidiabetic, antipyretic and antiproliferative. Parts of lotus are used in treatment of diarrhea, tissue inflammation and hemostasis. Chinese herbal medicines also use lotus roots for reducing tissue inflammation and liver damage. Lotus root is used in Ayurveda for treating worms and urinary tract infections. In oriental medicine, lotus seeds have health benefits in increasing stamina and aiding digestion.
| Product Name |
Lotus Root Extract |
Batch Number |
LRE-090107 |
| Botanical Name |
Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. |
Quantity |
1000kg |
| Plant Part Used |
Root |
Country of Origin |
China |
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Specifications |
Results |
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| Assay |
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1.52% |
HPLC |
| Appearance |
Fine brown powder |
Conforms |
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| Particle Size |
100% through 80 Mesh |
Conforms |
80 Mesh Screen |
| Solubility |
Partially soluble in water solution |
Conforms |
Visual |
| Extract Ratio |
10:1 |
10:1 |
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| Loss on Drying |
NMT 5.0% |
2.77% |
5g /105ºC /2hrs |
| Ash Content |
NMT 5.0% |
3.04% |
2g /525ºC /3hrs |
| Extract Solvents |
Water |
Conforms |
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| Solvent Residues |
NMT 0.05% |
Conforms |
GC |
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