Lotus root is the fat root of a plant Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.

Contents

• Basic Botanical Info of Lotus.
• Lotus Physical Characteristics and Description.
• Phytochemicals and Constituents of Lotus.
• Lotus Preparation and Edible Uses.
• Medicinal Uses of Lotus Seed and Other Lotus Plant Parts.
• Lotus Use in Magic and Personal Growth.
• Research Update:Lotus.
• Traditional Formulas with Lotus Seeds.
• Lotus Origin and Tale.
• Research Update:Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn,Lotus root,Lotus leaf.

Lotus Use in Magic and Personal Growth.:

Lotus Use in Magic:

 sacred to Lakshmi, Goddess of prosperity; brings material and spiritual abundance
 symbol of spirituality and the center of the Universe
 has also been used to invoke Isis, Osiris, and Hermes
 dress a candle with the oil or a wash of the flowers for spiritual protection and cleansing
 breathe the scent for protection
 place a piece of root under the tongue and say, "SIGN, ARGIS" in the direction of a locked door; it will open
 seeds and pods are used as antidotes to love spells
 carried or worn to attract luck and the blessings of the gods
 associated with both amber and aquamarine

 Lotus Use in Personal Growth:

 symbolises purity, peace, serenity
 its physiology of reaching into the murk for nurturance and flowering in the sun symbolises embracing our true inner self with loving respect
 calms the mind and subdues restlessness
 seeds open heart center, aid devotion and aspiration, and improve speech and concentration
 root opens the root chakra
 helps us listen to the heart

Reference:

• 1.Lotus root is the fat root of a plant Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.

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