Lotus leaf slimming tea

Natural Shape Lotus tea is a Lotus-Cassia seed blend weight loss tea (slimming tea) exclusively supplied by Valley Green Tea.

Lotus Tea Ingredients

Lotus leaf, Cassia seeds, Oolong tea (Wulong tea), Gynostemma leaf (Southern Ginseng) and rose petals.

(You could also purchase 100% Jiao-Gu-Lan herbal tea from our website under the product category of 'Herbal Tea'.)

Functionality of lotus leaf tea

This Lotus Leaf-Cassia seed blend is the one we most recommend for those looking to control their body weight. (Please see our customer reviews for the effectiveness of this tea by clicking on the 'product review' tab next to the 'Description' tab.) It is made of 100% herbs and contains no man made laxatives. It achieves its results through alternating appetite towards low energy foods, reducing energy absorption in the digestive system and increasing body metabolism rates and energy expenditure.

The botanic name of the Lotus plant is Nelumbo Nucifera.  It is also known as sacred lotus in China and India. All parts of this plant have been used in traditional Chinese medicines for various therapeutic functions. Recent attention however has been focusing on the anti-obesity effects of its leaves: “The lotus leaf, mixed with common tea leaves, and made into tea, is a potent concoction for preventing heatstroke, lowering blood lipid levels and treating obesity.”

Some published research reports are listed below:

1. Nutrition & Metabolism 2010,  “Lotus leaf extract and L-carnitine influence different processes during the adipocyte life cycle”
   (Full report at: http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/7/1/66)
2. Journal of Biomedical Science 2010,  “Antiobesity and hypolipidemic effects of lotus leaf hot water extract with taurine supplementation in rats fed a high fat diet”
   (Full report at: http://www.jbiomedsci.com/content/17/S1/S42)
3. Journal of Ethnopharmacology(2006) “Anti-obesity effect of Nelumbo nucifera leaves extract in mice and rats”
   (Full report at: http://www.fitoica.com/Biblioteca/Revistas/Journal%20of%20Etnopharmacology/2006/N8/14.pdf)

Customer feedback about our Lotus tea:

1. pleasant & refreshing to drink
2. changed appetite - less craving for fatty and sugar rich food
3. weight loss
4. energy level increase
5. better sleep

For best results:

1. Brew strong Lotus tea: The first infusion is the most effective one. The second infusion could still be used as beverage, but will not be as effective as the first infusion.
2. Drink the Lotus tea on an empty stomach (ie. in between meals or before meals.)
3. We recommend using 2-3 tea bags per day with a minimum consumption period of 1-2 months.
4. No additional dietary is required. After a period of regular consumption of Lotus Leaf Herbal Tea, a change in appetite may be noticed, including a reduced desire for rich and fatty foods.
5. We however do recommend to combine with a healthy diet and active lifestyle to achieve the optimal outcome.

Caution:

Not suitable for pregnant women or during menstruation.

For pregnancy: it is a principle of practice in medicine that pregnancies should be ‘drug free’ if possible, including the very mild agents such as caffeine or herbs. In addition, we discourage attempts to lose weight during pregnancy as this is the period that both the mother and the foetus require sufficient amount of energy and nutrients.

For menstruation period: Lotus leaf has a ‘cooling’ effect and has a potential to reduce blood flow. According Chinese medicine, women’s blood should flow smoothly during their menstruation periods, otherwise cramps may occur.

For more information about the various ingredients in this herbal bend and potential side effects, please visit: Lotus leaf slimming tea info. 

Packaging:

• 3g * 20 bags.
• 1 month supply - 80 tea bags
• 3 month supply - 240 tea bags

Preparation instruction:

1 tea bag per cup, 2-3 per teapot. Add freshly boiled water and serve after 2-3 minutes. The delicate flavour is best appreciated without addition of milk or sugar.