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Lotus Leaf

Nelumbo nucifera (leaf)

Herb/Teametabolicdigestivetraditionaltea

Lotus leaf is used traditionally as a tea for digestion and metabolic support routines, often in East Asian herbal traditions. It’s commonly used as part of a broader diet/lifestyle stack rather than a standalone miracle.

Key Benefits

Traditional digestive support tea
Used in metabolic support routines (traditional)
Often used for ‘lightness’ and post-meal comfort

Common Issues It May Help With

indigestion (traditional)
metabolic support (traditional)
bloating (traditional)

How To Use (Simple)

Tea: steep dried leaf 10–15 min; 1–2 cups/day
Pairs with green tea, pu-erh, or citrus peel in blends
Use consistently with food upgrades for best results

Taste / Notes

Mild, grassy, slightly astringent.

Evidence Level

Traditional use with limited strong clinical evidence; some early research exists but isn’t definitive.

Cautions

If pregnant or breastfeeding, use caution (limited safety data).

Interactions

If used in metabolic stacks, monitor if on blood sugar medications.

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