Lotus Root Tea

Lotus is an underwater rhizome of the lotus plant that is widely grown in Southeast Asia. Lotus root is packed with a wide range of nutrients that pushes the body to good health, used in both cooking and medicine. Lotus root tea has a lightly sweet taste and pleasant flavor, yan alkaline-forming property and is especially effective in respiratory problems.

Ingredients: 100% sun-dried lotus root slices – no chemicals and no preservatives.

Health benefits:

Lotus root tea can cool blood, have lung tonic effect, reduce insomnia and relax mind, is especially effective to fight cough, flu and cold, whooping cough, bronchitis and pneumonia.

Lotus roots have a number of minerals such as zinc, manganese, magnesium, iron and copper. Amongst that, copper plays an important role in the activity of different enzymes and iron support in the blood cell reproduction.

There are many vitamins present in lotus roots including B1, B2, B3, B6 and folic acid. Studies have shown that vitamin B6 has a positive effect on mental function and mood benefits. A high dose of vitamin B6 can help to control over headache, stress and neurasthenia. Besides, vitamin B6 and folic acids also contribute to prevent stroke by lowering homocysteine in blood.

Usage: Add 10-20 g dried lotus roots in water and bring to a boil for 15 min. Add in several thin sliced ginger (already well roasted) and season with a pinch of sea salt. For the best result, use pure and clean water such as Long Huong Temple Water to brew tea and drink when it is still warm.