Taboos and Tips for Soaking Lotus Leaves in Water

Taboos for Soaking Lotus Leaf in Water
 

        Introduction to Lotus Leaf Tea:
 

　　Lotus leaf tea, also known as "lotus money tea", originated from Wangtian Lake, the hometown of famous patriotic poet Wen Yiduo, Chen Hang, the top scholar of the Qing Dynasty, and Yao Ge Lao, the prime minister of the Ming Dynasty. According to legend, during the Jiaqing period, Chen Hang brought some local specialty lotus leaf tea when he went to Beijing. Lotus leaf tea is mainly made from lotus leaves as the basic raw material. Ancient and modern medical (food) literature such as "Compendium of Materia Medica", "Dietary Recipes in Suixi Residence", and "Complete Collection of Chinese Medicinal Tea Formulas" believe that lotus hearts and lotus leaves have the effects of clearing heart fire, regulating liver fire, purging spleen fire, lowering lung fire, as well as clearing heat, nourishing the spirit, lowering blood pressure, diuresis, astringing fluids, stopping sweating, stopping bleeding, and consolidating essence. "Lotus leaf for weight loss, making people thin", China has always regarded lotus leaf as a good medicine for losing weight. In hospitals, obese patients are still advised to drink lotus leaf tea.

　　Soaking lotus leaves in water is a common health care method for many people. They believe that this not only has the function of nourishing the body, but also has the effect of losing weight. Although lotus leaf tea has the effect of losing weight and lowering blood pressure after taking it, special attention should still be paid during the intake, otherwise it may cause harm to the body. Today, let's talk about the taboos for soaking lotus leaves in water.

　　Taboos for Soaking Lotus Leaf in Water:

　　Traditional Chinese medicine believes that lotus leaves have good effects in relieving fever, killing bacteria, and relieving cramps. After special processing, lotus leaves have the effects of clearing heat, relieving summer heat, and stopping bleeding. They have good therapeutic effects on various diseases. However, not all people with different constitutions are suitable for taking lotus leaves. The specific things to pay attention to are as follows:

　　1. Lotus leaves are cold in nature, so the brewed lotus leaf tea is also cold in nature. It is recommended that women avoid taking it during menstruation to avoid menstrual disorders and even worsen dysmenorrhea;

　　2. It is not recommended for people with spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness to soak lotus leaves in water. Patients with weak qi and blood are also advised to be cautious in taking it to avoid further weakening of the body;

　　3. When soaking lotus leaves in water, it is necessary to pay attention to the appropriate amount. Excessive intake not only cannot maintain good health, but may also have adverse effects on health;

　　4. When soaking lotus leaves in water, it is important to do it properly. It is not advisable to mix them with other Chinese medicinal materials at will, as it may have an impact on health. Therefore, as long as the lotus leaf tea formula from regular manufacturers is reasonable, it will not cause side effects. Therefore, when choosing, be sure to choose products from regular manufacturers;

　　5. If dried lotus leaves are chosen for soaking in water, it is better to choose those that have been sun-dried after sun exposure, rather than air-dried lotus leaves, because air-dried ones are more prone to mold and deterioration, which can easily damage the body after consumption;

　　6. Dried lotus leaves should not be directly soaked in boiling water, as the medicinal properties at this time are very cold. Taking them will cause great harm to the body. If you want to have the effect of nourishing the body, it is best to mix them with other Chinese medicinal materials to neutralize the coldness of the lotus leaves. Only in this way can the body be nourished and have the effect of losing weight. Therefore, in daily life, we must not cleverly brew lotus leaves alone, as it can cause great harm to the body;

　　7. After soaking lotus leaves in water, it is not recommended to take them immediately. It is best to take them after cooling down, which is the best for the body. In addition, it is recommended to take them half an hour before meals, so that the weight loss effect is the best, and it does not affect the digestion of food by the body;

　　8. Pregnancy is a special period for women. It is best not to soak lotus leaves in water during this period. Because lotus leaves are cold in nature, taking them may easily affect the health of pregnant women and the development of the fetus, and even cause miscarriage;

　　9. When brewing lotus leaf tea, we often like to add some Chinese medicinal materials such as lemon. If the body is allergic to these substances, it is best to be cautious in taking them.

　　Notes for selecting lotus leaves:

　　In the previous text, we mentioned the things to pay attention to when brewing lotus leaf tea. However, if we want to achieve the effect of nourishing the body, we should start paying attention from the source. When buying lotus leaves, special attention should be paid to selecting safe and regular products. The specific requirements are as follows:

　　First: Lotus leaves may contain pesticides

　　The main source of lotus leaves in our country is in the south. The planting area of lotus leaves in southern China is very large, and many farmers like to spray pesticides to prevent pests. This leads to the presence of pesticide residues in individual lotus leaves, which may affect the body after consumption.

　　Second: Lotus leaves are not clean and contain impurities

　　With the continuous advancement of industrialization, many places like to use harvesters to improve efficiency when harvesting lotus leaves. This leads to very dirty lotus leaves during the harvesting process. Research has found that many lotus leaves sold in pharmacies and supermarkets are like this. If we use these lotus leaves to brew tea, not only will it be nauseating, but it will also be harmful to health.

　　Third: Lotus leaves may contain chemical fertilizers

　　In order to increase production, many people will sprinkle chemical fertilizers on lotus leaves. The residue of chemical fertilizers will appear on lotus leaves. Taking these lotus leaves will not only have the effect of losing weight, but will also be harmful to the body.

　　Friendly advice:

　　In daily life, if we want to achieve the effect of losing weight or health preservation, it is best to choose safe lotus leaves for brewing, and it is best to choose processed lotus leaves, so as not to cause side effects on the body. In addition, we can also choose different lotus leaf teas according to our personal taste preferences, which can also have a better effect on weight loss. Soaking lotus leaves in water is very convenient and can be taken at any time of the year. However, if you want to achieve the effect of losing weight, the most important thing is to adhere to taking it.