Efficacy and function of stone lotus

1. For food

(1) After washing the petals with clean water, you can chew them directly. If you cannot swallow them because of their sweet and bland taste, you can dip them in salt, honey, plum powder, fructose, etc. to season them.

(2) The fresh petals of this flower can also be eaten by mixing with vegetables to make vegetable salad.

(3) After washing the petals, you can make juice directly or blend them with other fruits such as apple, orange, grapefruit, pineapple, etc.

2. Used for medicinal materials

Stone lotus is cool in nature and contains a variety of dietary fibers, a large amount of minerals, multiple vitamins, as well as beneficial substances such as niacin, folic acid, β-carotene, etc. Therefore, it has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, excreting uric acid, removing urea, and lowering blood sugar. It can also help the body to better exchange substances with the outside world. It mainly enters the liver and kidney meridians, has the effects of cooling blood and calming the liver, and can treat diseases such as cirrhosis, damp-heat hepatitis, liver spots, gout, hypertension, periodontal pain, black spots, red and white discharge, etc. Not only that, stone lotus also has a good controlling effect on the deterioration of chronic diseases such as chronic pharyngitis and chronic rhinitis.

3. For viewing

There are many varieties of stone lotus, including Jade Butterfly, Misty Moon, Black Prince, and Eastern Beauty. Their leaves are plump and thick, with multiple branches and leaves overlapping each other, and the rosettes under the branches and leaves form a unique shape that is refreshing. Placing it in places like balconies can not only protect your eyes with green light, but also add a touch of vitality to your home. It is relatively simple to maintain and does not require a lot of energy, so it is particularly suitable for keeping at home.