Botanical Name:Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn (Family: Nymphaeaceae)
Since ancient times, the Chinese have regarded lotus leaves as a good medicine for losing weight. This is because the roots (lotus roots) and leaves of lotus have the effect of promoting diuresis and facilitating defecation.
Health Benefits:
1. Lipid Reduction & Weight Management
Flavonoids and alkaloids in lotus leaf help lower blood lipids and combat obesity.
2. Calming & Stress Relief
Soothes nerves, reduces stress, and promotes mental tranquility.
3. Laxative & Detoxification
Alleviates constipation, enhances digestion, and aids toxin elimination.
4. Heat-Clearing & Fire-Reducing
Lotus leaf alkaloids clear “heart fire” (anxiety), “liver fire” (irritability), and “lung fire” (respiratory heat), making it an excellent calming tea.
The fire-clearing effect: The lotus leaf alkaloid in lotus leaf tea has the functions of clearing heart fire, calming liver fire, purging spleen fire, reducing lung fire and clearing heat to nourish the spirit. The fire-clearing function of lotus leaves makes lotus leaf tea a well-deserved heart-nourishing delicacy.
5. Skin Health & Anti-Aging
Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, it purges toxins, balances internal organs, and promotes radiant skin.
6. Cholesterol Regulation
The rational use of lotus leaf can significantly reduce the serum triglyceride and β-lipoprotein, and increase the content of high-density lipoprotein – cholesterol and apolipoprotein A; The content of high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol subgroup was significantly increased, and cholesterol and whole blood specific viscosity were decreased
7. Treatment of high blood pressure: Scientific research shows that lotus leaves have a certain auxiliary effect on the treatment of high blood pressure, which is very suitable for middle-aged and elderly people with high blood pressure
8. Relieve constipation
Lotus leaves contain lotus leaf alkaloids, which exert a stimulatory effect on the intestines and facilitate defecation..
