The efficacy and function of lotus seeds

In ancient China, lotus was a very holy plant, with the reputation of "coming out of the mud without getting stained". And the whole body of lotus is a treasure, and it has its own uses. Lotus leaves can be used to make food, lotus can be used for viewing and eating, lotus root buried deep in the mud is a kind of food that people like very much, and lotus seeds symbolize "early birth of a son", even lotus core is a very good summer heat relief product.

Summer is the season for viewing lotus flowers. After summer, when flowers bloom and fall, there is still something worth looking forward to, that is lotus seeds. People with a little common sense know that the small lotus heart has a high medicinal value, so what are the effects and functions of lotus seeds?

Lotus seeds are fragrant and nutritious. The carbohydrate content of dried lotus seeds is as high as 62% and the protein content is as high as 16.6%, making them a food suitable for people of all ages.

Lotus seeds are also a valuable traditional Chinese medicine. The best ones are Hunan Xianglian, Zhejiang Qulian and Fujian Jianlian. When used for medicine, the skin and core should be removed. Lotus seeds are rich in calcium, phosphorus and potassium. Each kilogram of lotus seeds contains 81.3 grams of protein, 9.8 grams of fat, 304 milligrams of sugar, 436 milligrams of calcium, 1.397 milligrams of phosphorus, 31.4 milligrams of iron, and other vitamins, trace elements, nuciferin, hypericin and other substances. In addition to being components of bones and teeth, they also promote blood coagulation, activate certain enzymes, maintain nerve conductivity, calm nerves, maintain muscle elasticity and heartbeat rhythm, etc.

It is also effective in treating neurasthenia, chronic gastritis, indigestion, hypertension, etc.

Rich phosphorus is also the main component of nuclear protein, helping the body to metabolize protein, fat, and sugar, and maintain acid-base balance, and it also plays an important role in the formation of sperm.

Lotus seeds have the effect of nourishing the heart and bringing peace of mind. Middle-aged and elderly people, especially those who do mental work, often eat them to strengthen their brains, enhance their memory, improve their work efficiency, and prevent the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease.

The green core in the center of the lotus seed is called the lotus seed core. It contains a variety of biological alkaloids such as neisserin and isoneisserin. It tastes very bitter and has the function of clearing away heat and purging fire. It also has a significant cardiotonic effect, can dilate peripheral blood vessels, and lower blood pressure. It can treat mouth sores and help sleep.

It is used as a tonic medicine to nourish the spleen and stop diarrhea, nourish the kidney and astringe the essence, nourish the heart and calm the mind. It can treat spleen deficiency and long-term diarrhea, diarrhea and dysentery, kidney deficiency and spermatorrhea, loose stools, urinary incontinence, metrorrhagia and leukorrhea in women, restlessness, palpitations, and insomnia. Therefore, the Chinese medicine prescription is called "lotus meat", which has the effects of nourishing the spleen, benefiting the lungs, nourishing the heart, benefiting the kidneys and strengthening the intestines.

It is suitable for palpitations, insomnia, physical weakness, spermatorrhea, excessive leucorrhea, chronic abdominal pain, etc.

The green embryo in the middle of the lotus seed is called the lotus seed heart. It tastes very bitter, but it is a good medicine. Chinese medicine believes that it has the effects of clearing away heat, consolidating essence, calming the nerves, strengthening the heart, and lowering blood pressure. It can cure irritability, mental confusion, nocturnal emission, and spermatorrhea caused by high fever.

The "house" where lotus seeds live is called a lotus pod, also known as a lotus shell, which can cure symptoms such as retained placenta, abdominal pain due to blood stasis, metrorrhagia, and uterine bleeding.

There is also a kind of "stone lotus seed", also known as sweet stone lotus, which is named after the lotus seeds fall into the mud after aging in the lotus pod and become hard and black like stone over time. It is often used clinically to treat bitter mouth and dry throat, fever, chronic gonorrhea and dysentery.

Nature is the most amazing creator, and everything it creates has its own value. Lotus seeds not only have good meanings, but also have high medicinal value. In people's daily lives, eating more nutrients like lotus seeds is very helpful for improving people's physical functions.