Beverages & Teas
Lotus leaf tea
荷叶茶Nutritional Value
3 / 5
Organ Affinities
Therapeutic Properties
Quick Facts
AHM Properties
Lotus leaf tea is a classical AHM beverage that dispels summer heat, clears damp, and lifts clear Yang Qi while cooling the Blood and stopping heat-related bleeding. It is frequently used in AHM dietary plans for weight concerns rooted in damp-heat and phlegm buildup. Its upward-moving energy also helps counteract sinking Spleen Qi, making it a trusted choice for summer cooling and damp-resolving protocols.
Lotus leaf contains nuciferine, quercetin, and kaempferol with documented anti-inflammatory properties that reinforce its AHM function of clearing Summer Heat, resolving Dampness, and supporting healthy metabolism.
Contraindications
Avoid in Cold patterns, Yang deficiency, or diarrhoea from Cold. Caution in pregnancy.
Clinically authored and reviewed by Dr. Katrina Chojnicki-Hill, DAOM, AP, Dipl. OM. Cross-referenced against American Dragon Herbs and classical AHM sources. For educational purposes only — consult a qualified AHM practitioner for personalised advice.