Lotus English name: Lotus Scientific name: Nelumbo Nucifera

Nature: The lotus is an aquatic plant. Stem short, densely prickly. Round leaves at the end of each stem and above the water. It produces white, pink and pink flowers. The flower wheels are eaten dry. When the wheel is old, the outer shell of the nut-sized seeds is removed and the soft inside is eaten.

Properties: Eating lotus wheel increases sexual energy. Regular Khalsa helps people without children to have children. Lotus roots cure cough. Women who are having an abortion can prevent re-abortion if they eat lotus wheel regularly.

Cooking: 101 vegetables eaten during Bohag Bihu can be mixed in dishes.