Thamarai Kottai/Lotus Seeds
The Hidden Healing Powers of Thamarai Kottai Lotus Seeds!
Botanical Name : Nelumbo nucifera
English Name : Lotus Seeds
Tamil Name : தாமரை விதை / Thamarai Vithai
Hindi Name : कमल / Kamal
Malayalam Name : താമര / Tamara
Telugu Name : తామర, ఎర్ర-తామర / Tamara, Erra-tamara
About Thamarai Vithai ( Lotus Seeds):-
By consuming 100 grams of Lotus seed, one would get 350 calories, and there are around 63-68 grams of carbohydrate ), 17-18 grams of protein, and only 1.9-2.5 grams of fat; the remainder is water, about 13%, and minerals (mainly sodium, potassium, calcium, and phosphorus. As a protein source, lotus seeds are relatively good, with a one-ounce serving (of dried seeds) providing 5 grams. Lotus seeds are low in fiber.
Benefits of Thamarai Vithai ( Lotus Seeds):-
- Lotus seeds can help with chronic diarrhea because they have a lot of astringent properties.
- consumed to improve appetite. Also, people who are suffering from constipation should avoid it.
- Their low sodium and high magnesium content make them for those suffering from heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity.
- These seeds contain an anti-aging enzyme believed to repair damaged protein.
- As per Ayurveda, Lotus seeds have astringent properties that have specific benefits to the kidney.
- Lotus seeds also contain kaempferol, a natural flavonoid that prevents inflammation and aging.