What is the value of lotus?

Edible value of lotus

The lotus has a high edible value. The edible parts are the lotus seeds and lotus roots, as well as the lotus leaves and lotus flowers, all of which can be eaten.

Lotus seeds are a precious food. Traditional lotus seed porridge and lotus seed powder are all favorite foods of people. Lotus roots are mainly used as vegetables and candied fruits. Lotus leaves and lotus flowers can be added during cooking and eaten as auxiliary ingredients. Lotus leaves can also be used to make tea. Therefore, there are many ways to eat lotus, and you can eat it in different ways.

It should be noted that when eating lotus root, it should be peeled to avoid ingesting toxic substances on the skin.

Medicinal value of lotus

The lotus has rich medicinal value. Its flowers, leaves, lotus roots and lotus seeds, including lotus skin and lotus stamens, can all be used as medicine.

There are many varieties of lotus, and different parts of different varieties have different medicinal effects, but generally speaking, lotus is very beneficial to the human body and has become a good health and medicinal product.

The ornamental value of lotus

The appreciation of lotus can actually be divided into three types: one is the appreciation of lotus waterscape, the second is the appreciation of lotus potted plants, and the third is the appreciation of lotus flower arrangement.

The appreciation of lotus waterscape mainly refers to special lotus gardens or lotus waterscapes in garden landscapes. These waterscapes are mainly in open-air places and are ornamental flower landscapes created according to the needs of the environment and the unique design of the designer. Not only can you appreciate the lotus, you can also enjoy the scenery.

Lotus potted plants are mostly used by families to grow lotus, and this method has also been used in some gardens. Growing lotus in a small pot, tank or bowl, and pairing it with water and stone materials, makes the entire pot look exceptionally beautiful and elegant, which is also a great thing in lotus viewing.

Lotus flower arrangement mainly originated from Buddhism, but with the development of time, lotus flower arrangement has also developed into a unique art. Lotus flowers, lotus leaves, lotus roots and lotus pods can all be used in flower arrangement. The colors are fresh and artistic.