Botanical Name: Nelumbo nucifera

Common Name:

English: Lotus leaves
Also, known as: Lotus leaves, Indian lotus leaves, Asian lotus leaves, and Nelumbo leaves, Kamal Patra or Kamal Patta (Hindi), Padma Patra (Sanskrit), Hasu no ha (Japanese), and Yeonip (Korean). Other descriptive names include dried lotus leaf, wild lotus leaf, and pink lotus leaf, 蓮の実 (Hasu no mi), 연자육 (Yeon-ja-yuk, Hạt sen, தாமரை விதைகள் (Thāmarai vithaikaḷ)

Origin: China

Harvested: Wild

Parts Used: Leaves

General Information:

Lotus Leaves Cut come from the sacred lotus plant (Nelumbo nucifera), an aquatic herb widely used in traditional herbal practices across Asia. The leaves are carefully harvested, dried, and cut into small pieces for convenient use in herbal teas, decoctions, and botanical preparations. Lotus leaf has been traditionally appreciated for its mild, earthy taste and is commonly used alone or blended with other herbs.

These cut leaves are suitable for tea infusions, herbal formulations, and specialty wellness blends. The coarse cut allows easy measuring and good extraction when steeped. Lotus Leaves Cut are also used in traditional preparations and are valued for their natural plant properties.

How to use:

Hot Infusion:

The basic method for dried herbs and flower is, take 2-3 tablespoons of dried herb in a cup or teapot. Pour hot water over it and cover it with lid for 10-30 minutes. Hot water is needed to draw out the antioxidants, enzymes, vitamins, flavonoids, and volatile oils from the botanicals. Strain and squeeze out as much as liquid as possible and enjoy!

Tips:

You can sweeten your herbal tea with a bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder and or licorice root powder.
You can make ice cubes or pops by freezing tea in ice trays or pop molds.

Precautions:

You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

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