What are the effects and functions of lotus leaves?

Lotus leaf is rich in alkaloids, which has the effect of lowering blood fat, can reduce the probability of hyperlipidemia. Lotus leaf contains nuciferine also has the effect of embellish laxative, can alleviate constipation. Lotus leaf has the effect of budget antipyretic, can calm liver fire down lung fire. Because lotus leaf is cool, so can not be a large intake.