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In Chinese, lotus is also called "hibiscus (in Chinese its an acceptable alternative)", "Water hibiscus", "Water Herb (水芝)", "Jade bracelet ", and "Water Essence". Lotus is perennial plant originated from India, China, Japan, and Philippines. It was introduced to Taiwan about 100 years ago and Taiwanese began to massively grow this plant. 3/4 of the lotus is grown in Baihe Township, Tainan.
 What is lotus used for：
Lotus is one of the most medicinal plants in Chinese medicine. The oldest Chinese book on herb, "The Divine Farmer's Herb-Root Classic" described using the lotus root for strengthening one's health. During the Ming Dynasty, Li Shih-Jen praised lotus in his "Compendium of medical herbs" by saying that lotus is a very clean plant and every part of it can be used to make exceptional medicine without side effects. He discussed in detail the medicinal value of the lotus. The root and seed have high nutritional value. The roots can help get rid of body's toxic wastes and prevent the it from overheating; the seeds can calm one's mind, stops diarrhea; the center of seeds can also calm the mind, and lower blood pressure; the shell can help clear up bruises; the flower can relief stress from summer heat and help blood clotting; finally, the leaves can cure stomach ailments and help clotting. The medicinal effects of lotus are listed below：
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 Lotus flower： |
It can be used to brew lotus tea, relieves heat-related illness and helps to stop bleeding. |
| Lotus roots and center： |
helps to stop bleeding and strengthening the liver. The center can help calm the mind; increase sperm count, lower blood pressure, and cures heat related illness.。 |
| Lotus seed： |
The seeds are rich in starch, protein and multiple vitamins. It's sweet and tart and mild in property. In the "Compendium of medical herbs" it states that it helps with the heart, the kidneys, stomach and intestines; it strengthens the muscles and bones, the frequent wet dreams, too much blood during menstrual period, and also helps with diarrhea. Lotus leaves: can be used to make rice wraps. The dried leaves can be used to make the spleen healthier and make a person more energetic. The fresh leaves are helpful in relieving excess body heat. |
| Lotus root： |
It has vitamin C, B1, B2, protein, amino acid, sugar, and so on. It's attribute makes it best for cooling the body, relieving bruises. In its cook form its great for the amplification of the heart and the stomach. It can be used as vegetables and also grinded and processed into powder for brewing. |
| Lotus root： |
It's attribute is cold. It helps to relieve bruises and heat strokes. It relieves thirst and increase appetite. In Chinese medicine after a woman gives birth it's best not to eat or drink anything cold, but raw lotus roots are not prohibited. |
| Cooked lotus root： |
Its attribute is warm and its great for strengthening the stomach and the reproductive organs. The lotus knots are rich in tannin, which helps to contract the blood vessel and good for stop blood loss and symptoms such as coughing blood, blood in the stool, bleeding uterus. |
| Lotus beard： |
Helps the sperm count, and stops bleed. It can be eaten raw or stir-fried. |
| Lotus stem： |
Adjusts and smoothes your life force (chi), relief stuffiness in the chest and help women's breasts grow. |
| Fruit stem： |
Helps to keep the fetus healthy and stops diarrhea. |
| Lotus leaves： |
Can be used to wrap things and is eco-friendly, and its fragrant. |
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