Lotus seed pod shell, also known as the lotus seed pod head shell, in Chinese medicinal also called lotus house, when the lotus seed pod is ripe, pick up the pod and  remove the  fruit (seed)  and dried.

 

The lotus shell can be used for porridge to eat, or eat directly, have a heat-clearing effect, or soak in water as a tea, which is good for detoxification and beauty. It is widely used as a traditional Chinese medicine material.