The role of golden lotus

Edible value of golden lotus

The taste of nasturtium is spicy. The tender shoots, flower buds and fresh seeds can all be used as food seasonings. The stems, leaves and fruits are all rich in essential oils. In addition, the leaves of nasturtium are rich in vitamins and iron, have a slightly spicy taste and can strengthen the stomach. They are also effective for gastric ulcers and scurvy!

The dried flowers can be made into golden lotus tea for drinking. Golden lotus tea is called "Dragon Well outside the Great Wall". It not only tastes great, but also has very good health effects. Especially after girls drink it, it has the effect of detoxification and beauty!

The medical value of golden lotus

Nasturtium can treat respiratory tract inflammation, and has a very good effect on tonsillitis, pharyngitis, acute and chronic tracheitis and other inflammations. The effective rate is as high as 92.7%, and most symptoms are relieved or cured.

It also has the function of clearing away heat and detoxifying, which is clearly recorded in traditional Chinese medicine books.

The ornamental value of golden lotus

Nasturtium is a very good ornamental plant. It can be planted in the cracks of stone grooves in garden rockeries to decorate the environment, and it can also contribute to the greening of the city; it is also a good place to plant it at home. If there is a courtyard at home, you can plant it in the flower bed or next to the tree, and the golden lotus will climb along, and it will be very beautiful when it grows up; it can also be potted and placed on the coffee table or desk at home, which can also play a good decorative role, or you can make a hanging basket potted plant, with green leaves and flowers hanging down from above, which will look very beautiful.