Makhanas, also called fox nuts, or lotus seeds, come from a plant called Euryale Fox which grows in the stagnant water of wetlands or ponds in Eastern Asia. They have been used in Chinese medicine since 3000 years and find an important place in the science of Ayurveda too.
Closer home, Phool Makhana also finds significance in religious ceremonies in India and is a popular 'fasting' dish prepared during Navratri and other occasions.

Insomnia Remedy
phool makhana is a good snack for those who have sleeping disorder. Instead of taking sleeping pills, snaking phool makhana is a much healthier solution to deal with insomnia.
Rich of Calcium
Making sure that your body has enough calcium to support your daily activity is a must. There are a lot of calcium supplements products could be found in the market today. However, do you know a healthier way to get calcium for your body? Phool Makhana is a good snack as well as a good source for calcium.
Good for Blood Pressure
The high potassium and lower sodium contained in phool makhana is good for a person with hypertension. It means, consuming phool makhana could help in regulating the blood pressure, the lower sodium would not affect the blood pressure while potassium will help in decreasing it.