The function of lotus

Lotus is a treasure, its lotus leaves can clear away heat and relieve summer heat, lose weight, lotus seeds can strengthen the spleen and stop diarrhea, lotus roots can stop bleeding and dissipate blood stasis, and lotus hearts can clear fire and soothe the nerves. Lotus leaf: Lotus leaf contains malic acid, gluconic acid and oxalic acid. And an alkaline component capable of resisting mitosis. Soaking in water can dilate blood vessels, clear away heat and relieve summer heat, lower blood pressure, reduce blood fat and lose weight. In addition, lotus leaves have edible uses. Lotus leaf has its own unique fragrance, which can improve the taste and relieve boredom. Generally used in Chinese cabbage, such as lotus leaf rice and steamed meat with lotus leaf powder. Fresh lotus leaves wrapped in fried rice and pork are fragrant but not greasy, soft and delicious. It's just that lotus leaves are cold, and people with deficiency-cold constitution should eat less. In addition, lotus leaves and poria cocos are compatible and cannot be eaten together. Lotus: Lotus is slightly cold. After being made into scented tea, it has a very good effect of clearing away heat and relieving summer heat. It can also replenish the water needed by the human body and prevent heatstroke due to excessive water loss. In addition, lotus flower tea can also sterilize and diminish inflammation. Drinking it can kill many pathogenic bacteria in the human body, especially Escherichia coli. Lotus powder: Lotus is treated and ground into powder. After oral administration, it can remove the garbage in the body and treat constipation. Because it is rich in dietary fiber and choline, it can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, clean up intestinal garbage and maintain intestinal health. Lotus powder for external use can also provide a variety of nutrients for epidermal cells, stimulate the regeneration ability of epidermal cells, and make the skin more delicate and shiny.

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