Can lotus shells be soaked in water and drunk? How to make tea with lotus shells

In autumn every year, a large number of lotus seeds mature. People will collect fresh lotus pods, take out the lotus seeds and eat them directly, while the remaining lotus pod shells will be thrown away directly. In fact, this is a bit wasteful, because lotus pod shells also have certain utilization value. They can be used as medicine, treat common human skin diseases, and clear away heat and detoxify. Today, the editor will give a detailed introduction to lotus pods, so that everyone can understand whether it can be directly soaked in water and drink, and also tell everyone how to make tea with lotus pod shells.

Can lotus shells be soaked in water and drunk?

1. The lotus shell after removing the lotus seeds can be used to make tea, but the taste of fresh lotus shell is not good, and it is not conducive to its health benefits. Therefore, people should put the lotus shell in the sun or in a ventilated environment after collecting it. After it is dry, it can be preserved for a long time, which is also convenient for people to use it to make tea at any time.

2. Lotus pod shells can be used to soak in water and drink. Drinking in water with lotus pod shells can help the body absorb a variety of nutrients and promote metabolism, and can clean up toxins accumulated in the body. In addition, soaking in water with lotus pod shells can also clear away heat and cool blood, and can prevent human coughing up blood, spitting blood, nose bleeding and other adverse symptoms. Drinking in water with lotus pod shells can also reduce inflammation and sterilize, remove bad breath, and relieve oral inflammation.

3. Lotus shell is a Chinese herbal medicine that can be used to soak in water. Drinking it can keep the body healthy, enhance the body's anti-inflammatory and anti-viral capabilities, and accelerate the regeneration of immune cells in the body. Regularly soaking it in water can significantly improve the body's immunity. Drinking lotus shell in water can also inhibit the activity of carcinogens in the human body and prevent human cells from becoming cancerous. It is very beneficial to improving the body's anti-cancer ability.

How to make tea with lotus shell

Lotus shells can be used to make tea after being dried. After collecting fresh lotus shells, people can put them in a ventilated place to dry. After drying, take 5 to 10 grams of lotus shells each time, break them into pieces, put them directly in a glass, and brew them with boiling water. Lotus shells can also be used to make tea. Put an appropriate amount of lotus shells into a pot and add an appropriate amount of water to boil. Drinking the decoction instead of tea will better exert its health benefits.