A REVIEW ON PHYTOCONSTITUENTS AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF NELUMBO NUCIFERA

Nelumbo nucifera commonly known as the lotus plant, has been widely used in traditional medicine systems across Asia. Various parts of the plant, including it’s seeds, leaves, flowers and rhizome, are rich in bioactive compounds like flavonoids, alkaloids and polyphenols. This review summarize the phytochemical composition and pharmacological effect of lotus extract, emphasizing their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective and anti-cancer properties. The therapeutic potential of lotus plant extract in managing chronic diseases warrants further clinical validation.