Botanical Name         : Nelumbo Nucifera
English Name             : Indian Lotus Flower 
Tamil Name                : தாமரை / Thamarai Poo
Hindi Name                : कमल / Kamal 
Malayalam Name      : താമര / Tamara
Telugu Name              : తామర / తామర పువ్వు / Tamara / Tamara Puvvu

About Thamarai (Indian Lotus):-

        Indian lotus is the national flower of India and Vietnam. The roots of the plant are firmly planted in the soil of the pond or river bottom. The leaves can be seen floating on the top of the water surface. Lotus grows to a height of about 150 cm, with a 3-meter horizontal spread. The leaves can be as large as 60 cm in diameter, while the showy flowers can be up to 20 cm in diameter. The fruits are a conical pod, with seeds contained in holes in the pod. The lotus flower can be seen in hues of pink and white. It is native to Greater India and commonly cultivated in water gardens. Podhigai Herbs provide wide range of dried flowers and herbs.
 

Internal Benefits of Thamarai (Indian Lotus):-

• Lotus is helpful in controlling the burning sensation, due to its cold potency.
• The plant helps in improving the skin texture and complexion.
• It improves the mental condition and regularizes peristaltic movements.
• It treats urine-related problems and maintains the body's normal temperature.
• The leaf paste is applied to the body in case of fever and inflammatory skin conditions.
• The young leaves of the lotus are taken with sugar to treat rectal prolapse.
• The leaves are also used in treating sunstroke, diarrhea, dysentery, dizziness, and vomiting of blood.
• The stamens are mixed with jaggary and ghee to treat hemorrhoids.
• The leaves and flowers are useful in many bleeding disorders.
• Lotus flowers are prescribed to promote conception.
• The flower stalk, mixed with other herbs, is used to treat bleeding from the uterus.
• The petals alleviate thirst and inflammations while the seeds are powdered and mixed with honey to treat cough.
• Lotus, when taken with ghee, milk, and gold, is considered a general tonic to promote strength, virility, and intellect.
   

Procurement & Agriculture Method:

90% of Our Herbs are Wild crops and 100% organic by nature, the remaining 10% are organically grown, dried, and pulverized with no chemical or preservatives.

Disclaimer:

The Consumption details and benefits listed out on our website are taken from Tamil ancient books and Siddha records, as well as its been further fine-tuned by our Siddha Doctors Team. Anyhow you are requested to consult your doctor before use.