China has regarded lotus leaf as a slimming medicine since ancient times. Because the root, (lotus root) and leaves of lotus have the functions of simple diuresis and laxative.

Medicinal properties of lotus leaves

Lotus leaf is the leaf of perennial aquatic herb lotus. Its chemical components mainly include nuciferine, citric acid, malic acid, gluconic acid, oxalic acid, succinic acid and other anti-mitotic alkaline components. Pharmacological research shows that lotus leaf has antipyretic, antibacterial and spasmolytic effects.

The processed lotus leaf tastes bitter, slightly salty and pungent, and has the functions of clearing away heat and relieving summer heat, promoting diuresis and activating yang, removing blood stasis and stopping bleeding, and has certain curative effects on various diseases.

To make full use of the slimming effect of lotus leaf tea, some tips are needed.

This must be strong tea.

The second kind of tea doesn't matter, although it can be brewed as many times as long as it can be colored. But apart from the first bubble, it is impossible to lose weight.

A small bag of lotus leaf tea can make a teacup.

Basically, you can make 3-4 packs a day and drink them in 3-4 times. People with signs of constipation can drink 4 packs in the first week 1 day, and finish them in 4 times. Smooth stool is more helpful to lose weight. It is best to drink on an empty stomach. Drink before meals.

No need to go on a diet.

Because after drinking for a period of time, the hobby of food will naturally change, and many people don't like to eat dirty and greasy food.

In addition, lotus leaf tea need not be boiled. Put a bag of tea in a teapot or teacup, and pour boiling water to drink. It is best to stew for 5-6 minutes, so that the tea leaves will be thicker. Moreover, even if the tea is cold, the effect will not change, and it tastes better after being chilled in summer.

◆ Ingredients: 500g of dried tangerine peel, fresh lotus leaf 100g, raw coix seed 1000g, and raw hawthorn 1000g.

◆ Methods: Fresh lotus leaves collected in summer were washed, shredded and dried. Grinding Pericarpium Citri Tangerinae, Fructus Crataegi and Coicis Semen into fine powder, mixing with lotus leaf, and dividing into 100 bags, with boiling water instead of tea for 1 00 days.

◆ Efficacy: invigorating spleen and lowering blood fat, resolving phlegm and eliminating dampness.

Indications: It is suitable for abdominal distension, constipation, short and yellow urine, dizziness and headache caused by hypertension, hyperlipidemia and fatty liver.

◆ Note: Fresh lotus leaves collected in summer are suitable. This tea is a day 1 bag. You can drink it with water after drinking it, and change it to 1 bag the next day. You can also take porridge.