It is a flower that blooms in summer, and its effects are beyond your imagination.

The lotus is a favorite flower sung by poets throughout the ages. Summer is the time when lotus flowers are in full bloom. The pink petals, the green and elegant round leaves, and the clear and elegant pond always give people endless reverie and beautiful yearning. The lotus not only has a graceful appearance, but its entire body is a treasure. It also has a unique style in terms of health preservation.

Lotus seeds: They are mild in nature, sweet and astringent in taste, and can enter the heart, lung and kidney meridians, and have the effects of benefiting the kidneys, strengthening the lungs and nourishing the heart. Lotus seeds are rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, and are also high in phosphorus and potassium. The nelumbinine contained in lotus seeds has a calming effect and can soothe the mind and nourish the spirit. The green germ in the middle of the lotus seed is called the lotus seed core. Although it tastes bitter, it has the effects of clearing away heat, removing internal heat, treating mouth sores, and helping sleep.

Lotus pod: The pod of the lotus seed is also called lotus pod. It tastes bitter and astringent, can stop nosebleeds, and has a good effect on abdominal pain caused by blood stasis and hemorrhoids. Crush the lotus pod and boil it with 15g of dried Sophora japonica flowers and drink it as tea. It can effectively relieve bloody stools and local swelling and pain caused by hemorrhoids. Eczema and prickly heat are easy to develop in summer, and washing with lotus pod water can solve these symptoms.

Lotus: Among the four great beauties in ancient times, the beauty of Xi Shi, who was so stunning that she could make fish sink to the bottom of their chests and geese fall to the ground, was largely due to the lotus. It is said that Xi Shi loved lotus and often used it for skin care and food. Lotus also has a unique fragrance and can regulate qi, relieve heat and detoxify.

Lotus leaf: It has a slightly bad taste and a bitter taste. It can clear away heat and dampness, and promote the promotion of clear yang. Since ancient times, lotus leaf has been regarded as a good medicine for weight loss. It has the effect of lowering blood lipids and losing weight. You can soak lotus leaves and hawthorn in water and drink it as tea. Drinking it before and after meals can regulate the metabolism of lipids throughout the body. Drinking it on an empty stomach before meals will have a better weight loss effect. Because lotus leaves are cool in nature, women are advised not to drink them during menstruation.

Lotus root: It is known as the placenta of fruit. It is warm in nature and sweet in taste. It has the effects of benefiting the stomach and spleen, nourishing blood and replenishing qi. It is rich in vitamin C, phosphorus, iron, etc. It is a good product for dispelling heat and clearing away heat in summer.

Lotus, the gentleman among flowers, is like a lotus in the water, standing tall and graceful. It is a treasure all over. It is a natural doctor who protects our health. In the hot summer, let the lotus bring you a touch of coolness!