Lotus leaf is a perennial aquatic herb of the Nymphaeaceae family. It has a slightly bitter taste and a neutral nature. It is a good medicine for relieving heat, depression, and stopping bleeding. Lotus leaf soup is also a weight-loss remedy for reducing swelling and eliminating fat.
Lotus leaf water: Take 15 grams of lotus leaf (or 30 grams of fresh lotus leaf) and add it to fresh water. Boil it and it is ready to drink. Use lotus leaf water instead of tea daily, and continue for 60 days. Generally, it can reduce weight by 1.5 to 2.5 kilograms. Long-term use according to the dosage can have better therapeutic effects.
Lotus leaf porridge: Take a large piece of lotus leaf (tear it into pieces) and 100 grams of glutinous rice, cook them together to make lotus leaf porridge. If lotus leaf is not available, lotus stem can be used as a substitute. After taking it for 2 to 3 months, there will be obvious therapeutic effects.
According to modern research, lotus leaf decoction and infusion can directly dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure in animal experiments. Lotus leaf is fragrant and non-toxic, and it is commonly used in the Jiangnan area to cook meat and rice. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is often used to relieve heat, promote diuresis, invigorate the spleen, and reduce swelling. Decoction can also be used for external washing to treat skin diseases and itching.
