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Description:

- Lotus grows throughout the tropical regions of Asia with light green leaves and vibrant white flowers.
- The leaves can grow extremely large at times, reaching more than 18 inches in diameter.
- They are typically collected in the summer and autumn, cleaned, then dried in the sun and cut into small pieces.
- The lotus has historically played an important role in both the religion and medicine of many cultures.
- The lotus has been held sacred in Asia and the Middle East for over 5,000 years.
- Texts from India dated to the 11th and 12th centuries discuss meals that feature lotus leaves.
- The resilient plant was considered a symbol of immortality for the ancient Egyptians who also made use of it in their diet.
- Based on the concepts of traditional Chinese medicine, lotus leaf is slightly bitter, and mild,
  and is attributed to the Liver and Spleen meridians.
- Lotus leaves contain high concentrations of phytochemicals,
  compounds produced by plants to defend themselves against bacterial and fungal infections.
- Lotus leaf helps digestion, promote liver health, invigorates blood, helps weight loss and improve cardiovascular health.
- Lotus leaf is considered extremely safe;
  the American Herbal Products Association has given it a class 1 rating,
  meaning that it can be safely consumed when used appropriately.

Brewing Guide:

The typical dosage of lotus leaf is between 6 and 12 grams, boiled in water and drunk as a decoction.
Dried lotus leaf can be used in preparing a meal too, though it has a bitter flavor.