Donggua Peel Lotus Leaf Tea works as a diuretic to reduce swelling, to elevate Qingyang (to transport nutrients from digested food to the head and face and other parts of the body), and to clear heat and relieve heatstroke. However, it is not a substitute for medication to treat diseases.
Donggua Pi belongs to the spleen meridian and small intestine meridian and can reduce swelling and diuretic, which is helpful for edema and dysuria (unsmooth urination) caused by water-dampness abundance, and irritability and thirst, and short and reddish urination (small amount of urination with dark yellow color) caused by summer heat. Adverse reactions and contraindications are imprecise.
Lotus leaf belongs to the spleen, stomach and liver meridians, and can clear away heat and summer heat, and elevate the clear yang, which is helpful for irritability, thirst and vomiting caused by summer heat, and poor appetite and diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency. Adverse reactions and contraindications are not exact.
Winter Melon Peel Lotus Leaf Tea is effective to take and can be decocted if available before drinking. Taking winter melon rind lotus leaf tea needs the guidance and help of a doctor. It is not a substitute for medication to treat diseases, discomfort, should seek medical attention.