Effects and functions of fried lotus seeds

As early as the Song Dynasty, humans had already processed lotus seeds. The so-called fried lotus seeds are a kind of effect in which the inner surface is slightly yellow, the color deepens, and the smell is sweet. Fried lotus seeds are also a kind of food and medicine, which has rich health-care effects. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that eating it can be used by men to warm and nourish the kidney yang and treat spleen deficiency and diarrhea; eating it is beneficial to health for women. So what are the health benefits of fried lotus seeds?

1. Fried lotus seeds are processed lotus seeds. The method of frying lotus seeds has been around since the Song Dynasty, as shown in "Shengji Zonglu". Lotus seeds are the dried mature seeds of the lotus Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. of the Nymphaeaceae family. The outer surface of the fried lotus seeds becomes darker in color, while the inner surface becomes slightly yellow with slight burnt spots[1]. Fried lotus seeds have a sweet and fragrant smell and are used for diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency, spermatorrhea caused by kidney deficiency, and leucorrhea in women

2. How to prepare fried lotus seeds

In the Song Dynasty, there was fried bran (Shengji Zonglu)

In the Ming Dynasty, the core was removed and the dish was fried until golden brown (Xianxingzhai Guangbiji).

The main preparation methods now include stir-frying, etc.

Preparation of pure lotus seeds: Take the original medicinal material, remove impurities, soak it in warm water, take it out to soften it, peel it and remove the core (for medicinal use), dry it

Preparation method of stir-fried lotus seeds: Take the clean lotus seeds, put them in a stir-fry container, heat them over a low fire, stir-fry until the surface color deepens, the inner surface turns slightly yellow, and an aroma escapes, then take them out and let them cool

3 Characteristics of fried lotus seeds

Lotus seeds are semi-oval in shape with a groove in the center[1]. The outer surface is reddish brown or yellowish brown, and the flesh is white[1]. The taste is sweet and slightly astringent.[1]

The outer surface of the fried lotus seeds becomes darker in color, while the inner surface becomes slightly yellow with slight burnt spots[1].

4 Nature and flavor of lotus seeds

Lotus seeds are sweet, astringent and neutral in nature[1]. It enters the spleen, kidney, and heart meridians.[1]

5Effects and Indications of Lotus Seeds

Lotus seeds have the functions of nourishing the spleen and stopping diarrhea, benefiting the kidneys and astringing semen, and nourishing the heart and calming the mind[1]. Used for diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, leucorrhea, spermatorrhea, palpitations and insomnia (Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2010 edition).

Raw lotus seeds are often used to treat heart-kidney disharmony and restless sleep.

Stir-fried lotus seeds have a sweet and fragrant aroma and are used to treat diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, spermatorrhea due to kidney deficiency, and leucorrhea in women [1]. Such as Qipi Pills (Chinese Pharmacopoeia

6. The role of fried lotus seeds

Raw lotus seeds are often used to treat heart-kidney disharmony and restless sleep.

Stir-fried lotus seeds have a sweet and fragrant aroma and are used to treat diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, spermatorrhea due to kidney deficiency, and leucorrhea in women [1]. Such as Qipi Pills (Chinese Pharmacopoeia

7 Storage methods of fried lotus seeds

Store in a dry container, tightly closed, in a ventilated and dry place. Mothproof