The Efficacy and Benefits of Drinking Lotus Leaf and Hawthorn Tea
Disease description:
I have been gaining weight recently and am very concerned about my health. I heard that drinking water infused with lotus leaves and hawthorn is effective. I would like to ask, what are the benefits and effects of drinking water infused with lotus leaves and hawthorn?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
The benefits and effects of drinking water infused with lotus leaf and hawthorn are mainly reflected in the following aspects:
1. Weight loss: Alkaloids in lotus leaf and fruit acids in hawthorn work together to help promote the breakdown of body fat, reduce calorie intake, and assist in weight control.
2. Improved digestion: Alkaloids in lotus leaf stimulate gastrointestinal motility, accelerating the digestion and absorption of food, while lipase in hawthorn increases gastric acid secretion and enhances the activity of pepsin. Together, they improve gastrointestinal function.
3. Lowering blood lipids: Flavonoids in lotus leaf and vitamin C and cellulose in hawthorn help regulate lipid metabolism, maintain blood lipid levels within the normal range, and prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
4. Diuretic and reducing edema: Alkaloids in lotus leaf and the diuretic effect of hawthorn together increase urine output, promote the elimination of waste from the body, and help relieve symptoms such as edema and reduced urine output.
