Tag: Lotus benefits

For over 7,000 years, various parts of the lotus plant, scientifically known as *Nelumbo nucifera*, have been a dietary staple in many parts of Asia. People eat lotus for a variety of reasons, blending deep-rooted culinary traditions with significant nutritional and medicinal benefits.

Lotus leaves have been used for thousands of years in both Asian cuisine and traditional medicine for their purported health properties. Consuming lotus leaves, typically as tea or a food wrapper, is generally considered safe and can offer a range of health benefits when prepared correctly.