The great ability of a lotus beyond its beauty

In addition to the beautiful and refined appearance, how much can a lotus flower be capable of? Walk into the demonstration Park of Modern High-efficiency Agricultural Lotus industrialization on both sides of the Kuanhuaxi Strait in Hongya County, Meishan City, Sichuan Province, and you can find the answer.

The lotus leaves of the king as big as the bathtub are lined up one by one, and the yellow lotus flowers there have been filled with baskets by the lotus-picking girls. Today, the "demonstration Park of Modern High-efficiency Agricultural Lotus industrialization on both sides of the Kuanhuaxi Strait" has reached the most beautiful season, and all kinds of unnamed lotus flowers are graceful and graceful, fluttering in the wind.

The lotus blossoms and the path winds. Come here, taste a pint of freshly picked lotus tea is the park's preservation project. Pick a lotus flower into a transparent teapot, slowly pour into hot water, flowers and water blend, tea gradually have the color of petals. Tea into the cup, gently sip, a damp cool air hit the taste buds, coupled with elegant lotus posture, tea color, bring peace to people.

The "trader" of the park comes from Taiwan, China, and is a diversified comprehensive group enterprise. Li Yiling, general manager of the group's operation center, told reporters that the park started construction in 2012. After more than three years of land fallow and restoration, lotus seedlings have been introduced from all over the world. At present, more than 20 varieties have been successfully cultivated and improved, and a sacred lotus seedling provenance core demonstration park covering an area of more than 500 mu has been built.

Li Yiling said that the core demonstration park of the seedling provenance is only one link in the industrial chain of the group. In the future, it will gradually form an industrial park integrating lotus planting, rough processing and intensive processing, leisure and sightseeing, education and teaching, and cultural creativity, covering six major areas: agricultural Disney industrial zone, agricultural Silicon Valley industrial zone, exquisite agricultural industrial zone, agricultural health preservation industrial zone, expanded experience industrial zone, and Lehuo agricultural industrial zone.

The bottom of the tea is seen, the lotus is taken out, and the transparent gel on the stem is about to appear. "this is natural plant collagen and is an excellent skin care and beauty product." Li Yiling said.

At present, making use of the natural characteristics of lotus, the park has developed dozens of derivative products, such as lotus enzyme, lotus enzyme body soap, lotus enzyme facial cleanser, lotus essential oil, lotus handmade soap, lotus thread, lotus collagen, lotus honey, lotus vinegar, lotus wine, lotus chilli sauce, lotus bamboo shoot kimchi and so on.

What is even more unexpected is that not only is the lotus a treasure, but the potential of the lotus stem has also been developed. In the commodity showroom of the park, all kinds of well-made four-piece bed sets and quilts have aroused the interest of reporters. Does this also have something to do with lotus? "Yes, these products are all made from fibers extracted from lotus stems. They feel delicate and soft, warm in winter and cool in summer, especially suitable for the elderly and children." Zhong Jian, director of the operations center, said. The price of lotus fiber is much higher than that of ordinary fabrics such as cotton and linen. Is it acceptable to the market? Zhong Jian said that the application technology of lotus fiber extraction has been mature, and the household products developed by the company have been sold by "IKEA", and the order customers include McDonald's and other well-known brands.