Little known uses of lotus leaves and lotus flowers

Lotus leaves and flowers have been considered precious medicinal herbs since ancient times, curing many diseases caused by modern life.
20 uses of lotus leaves and flowers according to a recent announcement by herbalist Dr. Paul Haider.

1. Reduce cholesterol

Lotus leaf tea and lotus flower tea are very good for reducing blood cholesterol levels by blocking fat absorption.

2. Blood sugar control

Lotus leaves help regulate blood sugar levels at a stable level, preventing hyperglycemia and lipid disorders in diabetics.

3. Reduce blood fat

Lotus leaves contain many substances that help reduce blood fat such as tannin, alkaloid, nuciferin, vitamin C, citric, tartaric, succinic acids...

Lotus leaves and flowers have many health benefits.

4. Reduce stress

Drinking a few cups of lotus tea every day is one of the best ways to help you relax, calm your nerves, relieve anxiety and bring a sense of peace.

5. Anti-heartburn

Lotus leaf tea and lotus flower tea reduce stomach acid when acid levels are high, helping to heal stomach ulcers quickly.

6. Lower blood pressure

Instead of taking blood pressure lowering drugs, you should use lotus leaf tea which is more effective and safer.

7. Improve fertility

Regular use of lotus tea helps men cure premature ejaculation, and women will find that their "red light" days are no longer a nightmare but become more gentle. Women who are menstruating or pregnant should temporarily stop drinking lotus leaf tea.

8. Cooling

According to Chinese medicine, lotus tea helps cool the body and treat summer diseases, cooling the internal organs.

9. Skin care

According to the Indian Ayurvedic medicine (a system that uses the inherent principles of nature to help maintain human health), lotus flowers are ground into a paste and applied to the skin to nourish and regenerate skin cells, keeping the skin youthful and smooth. Lotus essential oil makes the body produce more melanin, helping to protect the skin from the harmful effects of sunlight.

10. Prevent cancer

Lotus flowers contain large amounts of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that helps the body prevent cancer and other dangerous diseases such as heart disease and stroke.

11. Treat anemia

Lotus petals contain many ingredients that are very effective in regenerating blood cells. Therefore, using lotus as medicine and food is effective in treating anemia.

12. Strong bones

Phosphorus in lotus is an important element to help strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis in the elderly.

13. Prevent heart disease

Lotus leaves contain antioxidants that increase blood flow to the heart and lower blood pressure.

14. Anti-inflammatory

Lotus leaf tea is a wonderful medicine against inflammation, redness, swelling, and pain. When injured, you can use a pinch of lotus leaf tea to stop bleeding very effectively.

15. Lose weight

Regular consumption of lotus leaf tea will give you a slim figure. Lotus leaves contain L-Carotene which increases metabolism and prevents the absorption of starch and fat.

16. Antifungal and antibacterial

Crush lotus leaves and apply to skin areas with fungus or inflammation to help heal skin quickly and kill fungus.

17. Boost immunity

Lotus flowers contain a lot of linoleic acid - an important substance that prevents heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, and strengthens the immune system.

18. Antioxidant

Lotus leaves and lotus flowers contain many powerful antioxidants such as nuciferine, lotusine, demethyl coclaurine neferin, which help prevent cardiovascular disease, stroke and cancer, maintaining the youthfulness of the body.

19. Astringent

Lotus leaf tea has astringent properties that stop internal bleeding, treat hematuria, hematuria...

20. Remove mucus

If you often have problems related to the respiratory tract, colds, sinusitis, you should use lotus leaf tea because it has the effect of removing harmful mucus from the body.

According to Health and Life