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Indonesia has vast swamplands, which are overgrown with underutilized wild plants. Among them, there are many swamp plants that are found, namely the lotus plant (Nelumbo nucifera). Traditionally, the lotus… Click to show full abstract
Indonesia has vast swamplands, which are overgrown with underutilized wild plants. Among them, there are many swamp plants that are found, namely the lotus plant (Nelumbo nucifera). Traditionally, the lotus plant (N. nucifera) has been widely used to treat various diseases. Lotus (N. nucifera) contains various substances that are useful for the body such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, carotene, starch, phosphorus, iron, calcium and so on, as well as active compounds such as antioxidants (polyphenols and vitamin C) and also antibacterial compounds. One of the compounds that have antioxidant activity is the phenol group, namely phenolic acids, flavonoids, tannins and lignans.1
Journal Title: Pharmacognosy Journal
Year Published: 2020
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