White Lotus Absolute Oil is an authentic oil from Tamil Nadu, India, that is distilled from wildflowers. Working best with floral oils, it has in it the ability to calm & sooth where users often feel more open to forgiveness &kindness. The lotus flower has been used as a medicinal herb for generations in Asia. Lotus leaf juices alone are used for diarrhea and sunstroke when mixed with licorice. The flower is used for abdominal cramps, bloody discharges, bleeding gastric ulcers, excessive menstruation, and post-partum hemorrhage. Lotus seed has been shown to lower cholesterol levels and relax the smooth muscle of the uterus. It has been used for poor digestion, enteritis, chronic diarrhea, insomnia, and palpitations. Currently, there is not enough scientific evidence to recommend the use of lotus for any indication.
Side Effects and Warnings:
Few adverse effects in humans have been reported for lotus. Lotus may cause flatulence (gas), constipation, and other gastrointestinal irritation. Avoid in patients with constipation and stomach distension (swelling).
Theoretically, the lotus may lower blood pressure and have antiarrhythmic (treats abnormal heartbeat) and contraceptive activity. Lotus may also increase the risk of bleeding.
Lotus is not recommended in pregnant or breastfeeding women due to a lack of available scientific evidence. Although not well studied in humans, Nelumbo nucifera seed may have antifertility activity.
Traditional Medicinal Uses:
The leaves are used to treat sunstroke, diarrhea, dysentery, fever, dizziness, and vomiting of blood. The plant is used as an antidote for mushroom poisoning and for smallpox.
Pharmacological Activities: Antianxiety, Antiarrhythmic, Antibacterial, Anticonvulsant, Antidiarrhoeal, Anti-inflammatory, Hepatoprotective, Antioxidant, Antiplatelet, Antiproliferative, Antipyretic, Antiviral, Hypoglycaemic, Hypolipidaemic, Immunomodulatory, and Insecticidal.
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