Lotus: A review on various pharmacological activities of Nelumbo nucifera (whole plant)

Abstract

Lotus and sacred lotus are two frequent names for Nelumbo nucifera. It refers to the Nelumbonaceae family of watery leguminous plants. The plant's roots remain embedded in the muddy bottoms of the waterways. People in all over the world employed N. nucifera in conventional healer for its immense health benefits. Lotus is considered as traditional remedy in different parts of the world for its enormous health benefits. It has various pharmacological activities. The pharmacological studies of lotus plant showed many ventures such as antioxidant, anticancer, antidiarrhoe, antiviral, hepatoprotectivity, anti-obesity, cardiovascular, anti-platelet, neuropharmacology, psychopharmacology activities.