PS-White_Lotus1.pdf
Botanical Name: Nymphaea lotus Common name: Indian lotus, sac Read More
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Botanical Name: |
Nymphaea lotus |
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Common name: |
Indian lotus, sacred lotus, bean of India, Egyptian bean, Pundarika |
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Plant family: |
Nelumbonaceae |
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Genus: |
Nymphaea |
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Appearance/Color: |
A viscous concentration with a yellow-orange to reddish color. |
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Odor: |
The lotus oil comes with an exotic floral fragrance which sometimes feels slightly medicinal & herbaceous. |
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Blends With: |
Cinnamon, sandalwood, and all spice essential oils. |
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Origin: |
India, Tamilnadu |
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Source: |
Flower |
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Method of Extraction: |
Steam Distillation |
Absolute oils are the essential oils which are highly concentrated and have high potency. These Concentrated absolute oils have high aromatic properties thus they are majorly preferred in cosmetics, perfumery, and aromatherapy. During the postproduction processes these oils are further concentrated to make their absolute.
Nelumbo nucifera is commonly called sacred lotus about the sacred and symbolic status the flower holds in Buddhism and Hinduism. It is native to Asia and Australia. It is a large-flowered lotus that typically grows 3-6’ tall in shallow water and spreads by thickened rhizomes rooted in the mud. This is a marginal aquatic perennial that features rounded, parasol-like, upward-cupped, waxy green leaves (to 2’ across) that appear above the water on long petioles which attach at the middle of the leaf underside (peltate). Large, cupped, fragrant, pink or white flowers (8-12” diameter) appear in summer on stiff stems above the foliage. Each flower blooms for about three days, opening in the morning and closing at night each day. Flowers are followed by nut-like fruits that are imbedded in the flat surface of a turbinate (inversely conical) receptacle (2-3” diameter) which resembles the shape of a watering can rose. Receptacles acquire a woody texture when dried (suggestive of wasps’ nests) and are highly prized for dried flower arrangements. The rhizomes, leaves and seeds of lotus are edible and are sometimes used in Asian cooking.
Lotus essential oil is extracted from the petals of lotus flower by precisely using steam distillation method. Due to the high-quality and longer shelf life, we have become the prominent manufacturer and exporter of Lotus oil in the industry. In our small bottles, one can find the way to live naturally and also without diseases. As the authentic name in the market, we make sure that not even a single individual get deprived of such natural and 100% pure health enhancement remedies.
All parts of N. nucifera have been used for various medicinal purposes in various systems of medicine including folk medicines, Ayurveda, Chinese traditional medicine, and oriental medicine. Many chemical constituents have been isolated till the date. However, the bioactive constituents of lotus are mainly alkaloids and flavonoids.
Lotus Oil in Pharma
Traditionally, the whole plant of lotus was used as astringent, emollient, and diuretic. It was used in the treatment of diarrhea, tissue inflammation, and homeostasis. The rhizome extract was used as antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory properties due to the presence of asteroidal triterpenoid. Leaves were used as an effective drug for hematemesis, epistaxis, hemoptysis, hematuria, and metrorrhagia. Flowers were used to treat diarrhea, cholera, fever, and hyperdipsia. In traditional medicine practice, seeds are used in the treatment of tissue inflammation, cancer and skin diseases, leprosy, and poison antidote. Being a good component used for therapeutic purpose, it reduces stress and provides deep relaxation to the mind and soul. Along with bringing calmness, it also treats many body disorders including blood circulation, digestive tracts, etc.
Essence of Lotus Oil
These days’ different parts of lotus have been consumed as functional foods. Thus, lotus can be regarded as a potential nutraceutical source. In natural perfumery used in sacred perfumes, Oriental bouquets, fougere, chypre, amber bases, high class florals.
COMMON USAGE
· Improves skin texture
· Acts as anti-aging formula
· Contains astringent properties
· Improves concentration
· Calms nervous system
· Boosts blood circulation
· Soothes & moisturizes skin
· Provides energy
· Promotes appetite
· Best to remove cuts & burn marks
Ingredients:
The essential is rich in five types of active flavonoids.
· Flavonoids are a ubiquitous group of naturally occurring polyphenolic compounds characterized by the flavan nucleus and represent one of the most prevalent classes of compounds in fruits, vegetables and plant-derived beverages.
· More than 8000 compounds with flavonoids structure have been identified, many of which are responsible for the attractive colors of flowers, fruits and leaves. In plants, these compounds afford protection against ultraviolet radiation, pathogens, and herbivores.
· Flavonoids are considered as health promoting and disease preventing dietary supplements. Epidemiological, clinical and animal studies reveal that flavonoids may exert protective effects against various disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer.
· Flavonoids also possess antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory effects. Population studies have shown that flavonoid intake is inversely correlated with mortality from cardiovascular disease.
· Flavonoids have been reported to beneficially impact parameters associated with atherosclerosis, including lipoprotein oxidation, blood platelet aggregation, and vascular reactivity. Antioxidant, antithrombotic, anti-inflammatory, and hypolipidemic properties are illustrated to play a significant role in the lower cardiovascular mortality observed with higher flavonoid intake. Thus recently flavonoids are the focus of much current nutritional and therapeutic interest.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Safety Summary
· Hazards: Not Known
· Acute toxicity: No data available
· Skin corrosion/irritation: May be irritating to skin.
· Serious eye damage/irritation: May be irritating to eyes. Prompt rinsing and removal of the substance will avoid damage
· Respiratory sensitization: Breathing high concentrations of vapor may cause anesthetic effects.
· Germ cell mutagenicity: Not specified
· Carcinogenicity:
o IARH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
o ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
o NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
o OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
· Reproductive toxicity: Not specified
· STOT-single exposure: Not specified
· STOT-related exposure: Not specified
· Aspiration hazard: Not specified
· Information on the likely routes of exposure: Skin/scalp contact.
· Symptoms related to the physical, chemical, and toxicological characteristics: None known. Irritation of the eye if exposed. Redness of the skin if irritated.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
· Acute fish toxicity: LC50 / 96 HOUR – No data available
· Toxicity to aquatic plants – No data available
· Toxicity to microorganisms – No data available
· Toxicity threshold – No data available
· Persistence and degradability: Biodegradation is expected
· Bio-accumulative potential Bioaccumulation is unlikely
· Mobility in soil: Unknown
· Avoid exposure to marine environments and waterways
