Euryale ferox has been widely used in traditional oriental medicine to treat a variety of illness. However, very little is known about the cellular actions by which this plant mediates its therapeutic ...

Lotus seeds contain calcium, magnesium, iron, and beneficial antioxidants that may support heart health and prevent chronic disease. Makhana is a type of seed derived from the Euryale ferox plant.

Analysis of regularly collected samples of soil and water from Makhana (Euryale ferox) growing ponds indicated that pH of soil and water were established near neutrality and C/N of soil near ten.

This story has been amended and expanded to make clear that it refers to two superfoods, not one. Both are commonly referred to as lotus seeds. One is in fact the water lily seed, also called fox nut, ...

In Union Budget 2025, Makhana, also known as Phool Makhana or Foxnut, gained popularity pan-India when the formation of ...

Healthy, crunchy and savoury, the humble makhana — also referred to as foxnuts, euryale ferox, or prickly water lily seeds — has grown in popularity not just in India but globally as well. Rich in ...

Makhanas are also known as fox nuts, Euryale ferox, lotus seeds, gorgon nuts and phool makhana. These seeds are often used in quite a few Indian sweets and savouries like kheer, raita or makhana curry ...

Do you know that India is the largest producer of Makhana in the world? Mainly, the state of Bihar produces 80 to 90% of fox nuts in the world. Commonly known as the prickly waterlily, makhana, or ...

Shyam Narayan Jha (50) and Rajesh Kumar Vishwakarma (41) of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Central Institute of Post-harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET), Ludhiana, will be ...

The formation of the Makhana Board in Bihar announced in Union Budget 2025 marks a significant development for this nutrient-rich snack. Makhana, mainly grown in Bihar, has been recognized for its ...