What are the medicinal values ​​of Lianzi?

Lotus seeds are a kind of food which is very beneficial to our body. They are also very effective for health preservation. They can also play a certain therapeutic role in male nocturnal emission. In life, they can help us improve our sleep well. They have certain therapeutic and preventive effects on many diseases. So what are the medicinal values ​​of lotus seeds?

It is mild in nature, sweet and astringent in taste, and enters the heart, spleen, and kidney meridians; it tonifies the spleen and stops diarrhea, benefits the kidneys and clears the mind, nourishes the heart and calms the mind. Used for chronic diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, spermatorrhea, leukorrhea, palpitations and insomnia. It is mainly used to treat symptoms such as frequent dreams at night, insomnia, forgetfulness, irritability and thirst, back pain and weak legs, deafness, spermatorrhea, stranguria, chronic dysentery, diarrhea, metrorrhagia and leukorrhea in women, and loss of appetite due to stomach deficiency. Lotus seed core tastes extremely bitter, but has a significant cardiotonic effect, can dilate peripheral blood vessels and lower blood pressure; lotus core also has a good effect of removing heart fire, can treat mouth and tongue sores, and help sleep.

The role of lotus seeds:

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, lotus leaf alkaloids, and hypericin.

Lotus seeds

Substances such as vitamins and minerals, in addition to constituting the components of bones and teeth, also have the functions of promoting blood coagulation, activating certain enzymes, maintaining nerve conductivity, calming nerves, maintaining muscle elasticity and heartbeat rhythm, etc. It also has certain effects on the treatment of neurasthenia, chronic gastritis, indigestion, hypertension, etc. Rich phosphorus is also the main component of cell nucleoprotein, helping the body to metabolize protein, fat, and carbohydrates and maintain acid-base balance. It also plays an important role in the formation of sperm. Lotus seeds have the effect of nourishing the heart and bringing peace. Regular consumption by middle-aged and elderly people, especially those who do mental work, can improve brain health, enhance memory, increase 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 lienzine and isolenzine. It tastes extremely 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 you sleep. Used as a tonic medicine, it nourishes the spleen and stops diarrhea, benefits the kidneys and astringes semen, and nourishes the heart and calms the mind. It can treat chronic diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, chronic diarrhea, spermatorrhea due to kidney deficiency, loose stools, incontinence, metrorrhagia and leukorrhea in women, restlessness, palpitations, and insomnia.

Nutritional Value

1. Anti-cancer and anti-tumor: Lotus seeds are good at replenishing the deficiencies of the five internal organs, promoting the flow of qi and blood in the twelve meridians, and making qi and blood flow smoothly without rotting. The oxidized yellow heart tree alkali contained in lotus seeds has an inhibitory effect on nasopharyngeal cancer. All of this constitutes the nutritional and health care function of lotus seeds in preventing and treating cancer;

2. Lowering blood pressure: The non-crystalline biotin N-9 contained in lotus seeds has the effect of lowering blood pressure;

3. Strengthen the heart and calm the mind: The bioalkali contained in lotus seed core has a significant cardiotonic effect, and lotus core alkali has a strong anti-calcium and anti-arrhythmic effect;

4. Nourishing, replenishing the body, stopping nocturnal emission and astringing sperm: The cottonseed sugar contained in lotus seeds is a tonic suitable for all ages. It is a common nutritional product for those who are suffering from long-term illness, postpartum women or the elderly with physical weakness. The alkaloids in lotus seeds have the effect of calming sexual desire. For young people who have frequent dreams, frequent nocturnal emission or spermatorrhea, taking lotus seeds has a good effect of stopping nocturnal emission and astringing sperm.

Alpinia oxyphylla Tranquilizing Formula: Used for insomnia, forgetfulness, irritability, and anxiety. 20 grams of lotus seeds, 10 grams of lotus seeds, and 30 grams of lily bulbs, cook over low heat until soft, add a little sugar, and eat in the morning and evening.

Prescription for strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea: used for long-term diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency, or poor appetite, nausea and loose stools caused by radiotherapy and chemotherapy in cancer patients. Grind 20 grams of lotus seeds and 10 grams of coix seeds into powder, add 2 to 3 eggs, add boiling water as needed, mix well, add sugar or salt, seasoning as desired, and steam it into egg custard.

Prescription for nourishing the heart and tonifying the kidney: used for symptoms such as heart and kidney deficiency, palpitations and insomnia, and soreness of the waist and knees. Wash and cut a pig or sheep heart into pieces, peel off the outer membrane of a kidney, soak it in cold water for half a day and then cut it into pieces. Add 20 grams of lotus seed meat, 20 grams of wolfberry, and appropriate amount of seasoning and stew until cooked. Eat the meat and drink the soup.

Lotus seeds taste fragrant when eaten raw, but you should not eat too many of them, as they may affect your spleen and stomach and cause diarrhea. Lotus seeds can astringe the intestines and stop diarrhea. People with dry and hard stools should not use them, especially the elderly and weak. Because of yin deficiency, internal heat, intestinal dryness and blood causing dry stools, they should not use astringent products that damage yin. Lotus seed core is bitter and cold, so it should not be taken on an empty stomach. People with cold stomach and fear of cold should not drink lotus seed core tea. Lotus seeds can be used as medicine or food by soaking them in cold water, then peeling and removing the core, which is called lotus seed meat. It is best to use a clay pot to process lotus seeds, and avoid using a cast iron pot to avoid affecting the color of the lotus seeds.

The above is an introduction to the medicinal value of lotus seeds. In fact, lotus seeds have many benefits to our body. However, no matter how many benefits there are, you cannot eat too much at one time. This can easily lead to diarrhea. Especially for some weaker and elderly friends, they must pay attention to eating in moderation so as not to bring adverse effects on the body.