- native to Asia and is believed to have been used in culinary applications and medicinal remedies for thousands of years
- the plant was then transported along trade routes and introduced to ancient Egypt in 600 BC
- supports immune system
- aids weight loss
- supports digestion
- relieves stress
- improves blood circulation
- added to soups
- sautéed with other vegetables and meats
- stuffed with sticky rice
- fried into chips
- pickled with vinegar and sugar
- the lotus root is believed to have a “cooling effect” on the blood and is used in TCM for reducing body temperature
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