The efficacy and function of lotus leaf corn silk

Lotus leaves and corn silk are very common in life. People like to soak them in water and drink them together. It is said that they can play an excellent health-preserving role. What are the functions and effects of lotus leaves and corn silk? What are the benefits of soaking them in water? Let me tell you in detail.

Effects and functions of lotus leaf corn silk

1. Lotus leaf and corn silk can help you lose weight

Weight loss is one of the important functions of lotus leaves and corn silk. Corn silk can promote the excretion of excess water in the human body, and the leaves can speed up the metabolism and burning of fat in the human body, which can reduce the accumulation of fat in the human body. In addition, lotus leaves and corn silk are cold in nature, and can promote gastrointestinal motility and speed up the production and excretion of stool in the body. Drinking them in water can play a good role in weight loss.

2. Lotus leaf and corn silk can promote diuresis and reduce swelling

Lotus leaves and corn silk are both traditional Chinese medicines with diuretic effects. They have good regulating and alleviating effects on human nephritis, body edema, difficulty urinating and other adverse symptoms. Drinking lotus leaves and corn silk together can also increase the excretion of chloride in the human body. Their diuretic effect is exogenous and has obvious therapeutic effects on body edema caused by various reasons.

3. Lotus leaf and corn silk can reduce three highs

Three highs are a common disease in modern society. Drinking lotus leaves and corn silk soaked in water can reduce the occurrence of three high symptoms, and can also significantly improve the symptoms of high blood lipids, high blood sugar and high blood pressure. They can clean up cholesterol in the human body, soften blood vessels, promote blood circulation, and promote insulin secretion, thus playing an important role in reducing three highs.