Lotus leaves contain nutrients needed by the human body and are relatively easy to absorb, such as malic acid, gluconic acid, oxalic acid, succinic acid, nuciferine and citric acid, as well as alkaline components that counteract mitosis. Soaking lotus leaves in water can dilate blood vessels, clear away heat and relieve summer heat. It has good blood pressure and lipid-lowering effects and is also a good medicine for weight loss. Lotus leaf tea is not a medicine and cannot have an immediate effect on any disease. Long-term drinking will not have any side effects. However, patients with high blood pressure, high blood sugar and obesity can drink more of this tea. The processed lotus leaves taste bitter and slightly salty. They have the effects of clearing away heat and dampness, removing blood stasis and stopping bleeding, raising yang and dispersing yang. They have certain therapeutic effects on many diseases. Such as: clearing away heat and dampness, stopping bleeding, treating diarrhea caused by heat and dampness, edema caused by water vapor, vomiting blood, metrorrhagia, bloody stool, and postpartum fainting. edibleThe refreshing fragrance of lotus leaves can be used as a cooking ingredient to enhance flavor and relieve greasiness. It is also often used to wrap dishes, such as lotus leaf rice. There is also a specialty dish, lotus leaf steamed pork, which is made by wrapping fried rice noodles and pork in fresh lotus leaves. It is fresh and fatty but not greasy, soft and sticky, and very suitable for summer consumption. PrecautionsLotus leaves are cool in nature, so people who are afraid of cold and have a weak constitution should eat less of them. Lotus leaves also have the effect of stopping bleeding and should not be eaten by women during menstruation. Lotus leaves cannot be eaten together with Poria cocos, as they are incompatible and will produce adverse reactions. The storage of lotus leaves should also be carefully considered. Lotus leaves are afraid of silver and tung oil. When storing, do not place them in a cabinet but should be kept in a glass jar. |
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