Lotus:
Generally known as an effective cardio tonic, lotus is used in treating sunstroke, insomnia; liver, urinary troubles. In the Ayurvedic natural treatment it is particularly used for curing mild troubles like cough, cold and serious diseases like dysentery and diarrhea. Leaves, petioles, flowers, rhizomes and seeds of Lotus are consumed raw as well as in the form of different compounds formed by them. Lotus leaves, petioles, flowers and rhizomes are cooked and taken in vegetable form. Lotus rhizomes are also used in the preparation of wide range of pickles while lotus seeds are deliciously tasty and so frequently eaten raw. Sometimes seeds are even roasted, boiled, and used in sweetened candy preparation.