It is well known that lotus leaves can lose weight, and the method is relatively healthy and does not harm the body. The most important thing is that you do not need to diet to achieve the effect of losing weight. However, the speed of weight loss is relatively slow and there are no side effects. China has regarded lotus leaf as a good medicine for losing weight since ancient times. Because the roots, lotus roots and leaves of lotus have simple diuretic and laxative effects.
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The medicinal properties of lotus leaves

The lotus leaf is the leaf of the perennial aquatic herbaceous plant lotus. Its chemical components mainly include nuciferine, citric acid, malic acid, gluconic acid, oxalic acid, succinic acid and other alkaline components with anti-mitotic effects. Pharmacological studies have found that lotus leaves have antipyretic, antibacterial and antispasmodic effects.

The processed lotus leaf tastes bitter, slightly salty, pungent and cool in nature. It has the functions of clearing away heat and dampness, promoting yang and dispersing, removing blood stasis and stopping bleeding. It has certain curative effects on various diseases.

To make full use of the weight loss effect of lotus leaf tea, you need some tips

Must be strong tea

The second brew of tea has no effect, although it can be brewed as many times as long as the color can be brewed. But except for the first soak, the others are unlikely to have a weight loss effect. A small bag of lotus leaf tea can make a cup of tea

Basically, you can make 3-4 packets a day and drink it in 3-4 times. People with signs of constipation can drink 4 sachets a day in the first week and drink them in 4 times. Smooth bowel movements are more helpful for weight loss. It is best to drink on an empty stomach. Drink before meals.

No need to diet

Because after drinking for a period of time, the taste for food will naturally change, and many people do not like to eat fishy and greasy food.

In addition, lotus leaf tea does not need to be boiled. Place a bag of tea in a teapot or a large teacup, pour boiling water over it and drink. It is best to simmer for 5-6 minutes so that the tea will be stronger. And even if the tea is cooled, its effect will not change, so it can be drunk chilled in summer for a better taste.

Ingredients: 500g tangerine peel, 100 fresh lotus leaves, 1000g each of raw Yiren and raw hawthorn.

Preparation method: Wash the fresh lotus leaves collected in summer, cut them into shreds and dry them. Grind tangerine peel, hawthorn and Yiren into fine powder, mix with lotus leaves and divide into 100 bags, 1 bag per day, brew with boiling water instead of tea for 100 days.

Efficacy: Strengthen the spleen, lower lipids, resolve phlegm and remove dampness.

Suitable people: Generally suitable for people who want to lose weight. However, it should be noted that lotus leaves are cold in nature and are not suitable for people with weak constitution (often feel weak mentally and easily fatigued, pale face, pale lips, afraid of cold, wind, cold hands and feet, like to drink hot drinks and eat hot food, often have diarrhea, often have light-colored urine, menstruation often comes late, there are many blood clots, and the tongue is light red), and it is not suitable for women during menstruation, lactation, and menopause.

Note: The fresh lotus leaves collected in summer are suitable. Take 1 bag of this tea a day. After drinking, you can drink it with water and another bag for drinking the next day. It can also be mixed into gruel and eaten.

People with weak constitution are not suitable for lotus leaf tea. In addition, lotus leaf tea is a kind of medicine in traditional Chinese medicine. Individuals’ different physical constitutions will lead to different reactions. People who are seriously unwell should not try it. Not just lotus leaf tea, but all teas are the same, and those who are menstruating and breastfeeding should not drink it.

(Editor: Li Fei)

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