What are the medicinal values ​​of lotus leaves?

Lotus leaves are a relatively common plant, usually found in summer. They grow in rivers. Generally speaking, we only regard lotus leaves as scenery, because the contrast between lotus leaves and lotus flowers is a very beautiful landscape. But in fact, many people don’t know that lotus leaves have many different uses, and they also have medicinal value unique to lotus leaves.

1. To treat late-onset summer heat in autumn and the initial stage of damp-heat: 3 qian of Forsythia suspensa (without the core), 2 qian of Apricot kernel (peeled and tip removed, ground), 3 qian of Trichosanthes peel, 1.5 qian of dried tangerine peel, 3 qian of Poria cocos, 1 qian of processed Pinellia ternata, 5 fen of Licorice, and 1 qian of Cymbidium orientale. Add two cents of lotus leaves as a guide and decoct in water. (On Current Diseases)

2. To treat edema caused by yang fluid: burn lotus leaves to preserve their properties, then grind into powder. Take 2 qian each time, mixed with rice drink, three times a day. (Essentials of Diagnosis and Treatment)

3. To treat thunder-head syndrome, swelling and pain on the head and face, chills and fever, similar to typhoid fever: one lotus leaf, five cents of Cimicifuga heracleifolia, and five cents of Atractylodes lancea. Decoction in water and drink warm. (Qingzhen Decoction from Neijing Leibian Shixiao Fang)

4. To treat Yang invading Yin, resulting in vomiting blood and epistaxis: take equal parts of raw lotus leaves, raw mugwort leaves, raw cypress leaves, and raw rehmannia. Grind it into balls as big as egg. Take one pill each time and decoct in water. (Si Sheng Wan from "Good Prescriptions for Women")

5. To treat vomiting blood: burn lotus leaves that have been withered by frost to preserve their essence, grind them into powder, and take 2 qian of it with fresh water. (Behind the Elbow)

6. To treat vomiting blood and hemoptysis: roast and dry lotus leaves, grind into powder, and take 2 qian of it with rice water. ("Experience Behind")

7. To treat metrorrhagia and uterine bleeding: half a liang of lotus leaf (burned and ground), one liang each of Puhuang and Huangqin. For the end. Take three grams of it with wine on an empty stomach. (Compendium of Materia Medica)

8. To treat red and white diarrhea: burn and grind lotus leaves, take 2 qian each time: with honey for red diarrhea and sugar soup for white diarrhea. (Compendium of Materia Medica)

9. Treats postpartum blood circulation, depression and loss of consciousness. Or if the patient is talking wildly and is about to die: three lotus leaves, two liang of cattail pollen, two liang of licorice (roast until slightly red, then grind). Pound and sieve the above medicines into powder. Take three grams each time, add one medium cup of water, boil until five parts are left, add one cup of Rehmannia root juice and half a spoonful of honey, boil for three to five more times, remove the residue, and take it warm at any time. (Lotus Leaf Powder from Shenghuifang)

10. To treat typhoid fever during pregnancy, high fever, stuffiness, thirst, and fear of damage to the fetal organs: one liang of tender rolled lotus leaves (baked dry), and half a liang of clam powder. The top is the last. Take 2 qian each time, add a little honey, mix with freshly drawn water, and drink before meals. (Zhaotai Powder from Sanyin Fang)

The above article introduces in detail the medicinal value of lotus leaves. In fact, after the lotus leaves are dried, they can be used as tea to make tea. This can help soothe the mood and lower blood lipids. You can even use lotus leaves to stop bleeding when your body is bleeding.