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Lotus Root

Nutritional value clear; medicinal claims mostly traditional/preclinical.

Benefits

Key compounds

Vitamin Cfiberpotassiumpolyphenolsalkaloids

May help with

Best for these goals

Nutritiongut healthantioxidant

How to use it

Sliced in stir-fries, soups, braises; tea from various parts

Evidence level

Limited

Cautions & interactions

Cook thoroughly (raw aquatic plants risk parasites). Generally safe as food.
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