How to grow lotus leaves

Lotus leaf, also known as lotus stem, lotus stem, with its unique character and temperament, as well as cultural charm has been praised by people for thousands of years, and has been cultivated in our country for more than 3000 years. So, how to grow lotus leaves?

How to plant lotus leaves?

If it is a potted plant that can be planted in a small area, put more than 10 centimeters of fertile soil in the pot, pour water over the soil layer of more than 5 centimeters, and plant the lotus root in the basin soil; if planted in a large area, you can choose to insert the seed lotus root directly in the low-lying land, or you can cultivate it around the pond, spread a layer of film at the bottom of the pool, and pour into the 10-15 centimeter thick fertile soil to plant.

Second, the efficacy and value of lotus leaves

1. There are mainly nuciferine, citric acid, malic acid, gluconic acid, oxalic acid, succinic acid and other basic components against mitosis. Pharmacological studies have found that lotus leaves have antipyretic, bacteriostatic and antispasmodic effects.

two。 The roots, lotus roots and leaves of lotus leaves have the effects of simple diuresis and defecation. Its leaves have the same effect. The extract and decoction of lotus leaf can dilate blood vessels, clear heat and relieve summer heat, have the effect of lowering blood pressure, and are also a good medicine for weight loss. Lotus leaf tea can also significantly reduce the contents of triglyceride and cholesterol in serum and has the health effect of regulating blood lipids. Therefore, often drink this tea, can play a role in reducing blood pressure, weight loss and weight loss.

3. Lotus leaf tea is not a medicine. although it is not as effective as drugs, it does not have any side effects. For the "three high", that is, high blood pressure, high blood lipids and high cholesterol, people who lose weight might as well drink more lotus leaf tea.

4. After processing, the lotus leaf tastes bitter, slightly salty, bitter and cool, with the functions of clearing summer heat and promoting dampness, rising yang, dispelling blood stasis and hemostasis, and has a certain curative effect on a variety of diseases. Clear heat and dampness, increase hair slippery yang, stop bleeding. Treat summer heat, dampness, diarrhea, dizziness, moisture edema, thunder head wind, hematemesis, hematemesis, metrorrhagia, hematochezia, postpartum hemoptysis.

5. As a cooking raw material, take its fragrance, can increase the flavor and dispel greasy. It is often used to bake or pack dishes, such as lotus leaf rice. Lotus leaf is a famous ornamental plant, which can be planted if conditions permit, which not only beautifies the environment, but also has high edible and medicinal value.