1. Lotus leaf: Lotus leaf is flat and bitter, rich in vitamin C and nuciferine. Has the effects of removing blood stasis, stopping bleeding, clearing away heat, relieving summer heat, invigorating spleen and removing dampness.
2. Lotus seed (the fruit of lotus): Lotus seed is rich in minerals such as protein, vitamin C, copper, manganese and nuciferine, which can strengthen the body, protect the stomach, stop diarrhea and dissipate damp heat.
3. Lotus plumule: Lotus plumule tastes bitter and cold, which can cure heart heat and dispel internal heat.
4. Lotus stems: Lotus stems can clear away heat and relieve summer heat, eliminate excess water in the body, and regulate breath circulation in the body.
5. dried lotus seeds: dried lotus seeds can be ground into powder or used as medicine. For example, in Sri Lanka, lotus is a major hemorrhoid medicine, and stamens can be used as medicine to treat urinary incontinence and nocturnal emission. Pregnant women in Thailand drink tea with lotus petals, which is thought to reduce vomiting in the morning and make the baby strong.