发现弗洛德洛图斯

 发现弗洛德洛图斯

Charles Cook

一种在地球和天空之间编织桥梁的植物。

几天前,我参观了一个农场,那里正在种植一些外来物种,其中包括莲花(Nelumbo nocifera)。

自从我访问巴厘岛以来,我还没有面对面地亲身感受过这样的美。 我让自己被诱惑了,这里有图片和一些在情感、象征和科学之间摇摆不定的文字。 这种雄伟的植物有几个学名:Nelumbo caspica Fish.、N. speciosa Wild.、Nynphea nelumbo L.,其葡萄牙语的俗名是:印度莲、神圣的荷花,埃及的荷花,以及英语中的中国荷花。

历史和象征意义

几乎所有的东方宗教,特别是佛教和印度教,都有莲花的图案。 许多印度人崇拜的拉克西米(Lakshmi),她是巨大的印度教万神殿中的丰饶女神,她站在睡莲(与莲花不同)上面,左手拿着一朵莲花,从她的心里。 有些传说说,佛祖第一次出现在大地留下了一串闪闪发光的莲花,这些也被说成是佛祖的宝座。 瑜伽练习中的盘腿坐姿就是坐在莲花上。

整个印度神话中充满了与这种花有关的故事,它扎根于肮脏的泥土中,每天都在发光,对黑暗的泥土无动于衷。

它与生命、光明、美丽和长寿有关,也许还因为它的种子是生存和复原力的最好例子之一,能够等待数百年后才找到条件再次重生。

特征和栖息地

它是一种水生落叶草本植物,叶子大而单,无毛,边缘呈波浪状,疏水(排斥水),直径可达1米。 它的叶柄也可达到1米高。 单生花出现在长而硬的花梗顶端,花梗直接来自根茎。 果实是多个,由大约20个小的这些果实含有一粒种子,非常容易发芽。

See_also: 玛丽莫,"爱情植物

它原产于亚洲,但广泛种植于其他热带和亚热带地区,如澳大利亚、菲律宾、日本、中国、中美洲和南美洲,由于其象征意义,它被广泛作为观赏植物种植在湖泊和池塘中,特别是在寺庙中。 它也被作为食用植物栽培,因为根茎和果实都有烹饪的意义。

药用特性

2011年,《欧洲综合医学杂志》发表了一项关于荷叶提取物的研究,其中富含黄酮类化合物,可抑制导致乳腺癌的细胞增殖。 其他研究则关注花瓣中的花青素和黄酮类化合物。黄酮类化合物是一种带黄色的化合物,具有芳香和轻微的辛辣味,存在于许多植物中,具有利尿、解痉和杀菌的作用。 它们还负责维生素C的良好吸收,使静脉和小毛细血管具有张力,改善血液循环,有助于防止脂肪在体内堆积。富含高比例类黄酮的食物的饮食有助于预防心脏问题。

其他研究集中在荷叶的肝脏保护和抗氧化特性上。

可食用的、去皮的莲花果实,具有坚果和榛子的味道。 中间的绿色部分可以去除,也可以不去除。

在传统中医中,根茎被用来煎煮,作为一种收敛剂和补品,帮助平衡液体,用于治疗与血液有关的病症、循环不良、停滞或过度出血。 这些块根在东方商店中以renkon的名义出售,用于药用或烹饪目的,用于制备它们也可用于提取淀粉,这被称为Nagau Fan。

这种水果具有止泻作用,能加强泌尿系统,改善食欲,并能安抚焦虑和烦躁的心,它营养丰富,含有非常丰富的铁、磷、钙和维生素C和B,它很美味,它是绿色的,像豌豆或羽扇豆一样剥皮后生吃,事实上,在许多亚洲国家,通常的做法是用小碗盛着这种像豌豆一样的开胃菜,带有莲子的美味,也可以腌制或像爆米花一样烹制,做成脆皮。 有一种传统的印度小吃叫phool makhana,由烤过的莲子和香料组成。 它们也可以被烤制和研磨,使其成为咖啡的替代饮料。

See_also: 让鼹鼠远离你的花园

叶子可以生用或熟用,也可以用来包裹或盛放食物。 花瓣散发着香草和檀香及茉莉花的柔和香味,我向你保证这是一场真正的嗅觉盛宴,也可以用来为输液加香或装饰菜肴;长长的花蕊也可用于输液和甜点。

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Charles Cook

Charles Cook is a passionate horticulturist, blogger, and avid plant lover, dedicated to sharing his knowledge and love for gardens, plants, and decoration. With over two decades of experience in the field, Charles has honed his expertise and turned his passion into a career.Growing up on a farm, surrounded by lush greenery, Charles developed a deep appreciation for nature's beauty from an early age. He would spend hours exploring the vast fields and tending to various plants, nurturing a love for gardening that would follow him throughout his life.After graduating with a degree in horticulture from a prestigious university, Charles embarked on his professional journey, working in various botanical gardens and nurseries. This invaluable hands-on experience allowed him to gain a deep understanding of different plant species, their unique requirements, and the art of landscape design.Recognizing the power of online platforms, Charles decided to start his blog, offering a virtual space for fellow garden enthusiasts to gather, learn, and find inspiration. His engaging and informative blog, filled with captivating videos, helpful tips, and the latest news, has garnered a loyal following from gardeners of all levels.Charles believes that a garden is not just a collection of plants, but a living, breathing sanctuary that can bring joy, tranquility, and connection to nature. Heendeavors to unravel the secrets of successful gardening, providing practical advice on plant care, design principles, and innovative decoration ideas.Beyond his blog, Charles frequently collaborates with gardening professionals, participates in workshops and conferences, and even contributes articles to prominent gardening publications. His passion for gardens and plants knows no bounds, and he tirelessly seeks to expand his knowledge, always striving to bring fresh and exciting content to his readers.Through his blog, Charles aims to inspire and encourage others to unlock their own green thumbs, believing that anyone can create a beautiful, thriving garden with the right guidance and a sprinkle of creativity. His warm and genuine writing style, coupled with his wealth of expertise, ensures that readers will be enthralled and empowered to embark on their own garden adventures.When Charles isn't busy tending to his own garden or sharing his expertise online, he enjoys exploring botanical gardens around the world, capturing the beauty of flora through his camera lens. With a deep-rooted commitment to nature conservation, he actively advocates for sustainable gardening practices, cultivating an appreciation for the fragile ecosystem we inhabit.Charles Cook, a true plant aficionado, invites you to join him on a journey of discovery, as he opens the doors to the captivatingworld of gardens, plants, and decoration through his captivating blog and enchanting videos.