Lotus flowers come in a wide range of colours, including white, blue, purple and red. The flower, which the Hindus call padma astadala as a symbol of the universe, has several health benefits. The lotus plant in Sumampan village, Sukawati, Gianyar Regency, has been used as herbal medicine for a variety of ailments including breast cancer, stress, rheumatism and headaches, according to research by Gusti Ayu Nyoman Budiwati and colleagues from the Department of Biology at Udayana University.
