Eating lotus root can improve women's complexion. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that raw lotus root is cold and has the function of clearing away heat and relieving annoyance, which is especially suitable for patients with acne caused by blood heat. After cooking, it changes from cold to warm, and has the effects of nourishing stomach, nourishing yin, invigorating spleen and qi, and nourishing blood. It is a good food supplement, especially suitable for people with dry skin and dull complexion caused by weakness of spleen and stomach and deficiency of qi and blood.

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Lotus root originated in India and was introduced to China very early. Lotus root belongs to Magnolia subclass, the wild order of Mountain Dragon. Like temperature, not tolerant of shade, not suitable for water shortage and strong wind. Lotus root is slightly sweet and crisp, can be eaten raw or cooked, and has high medicinal value. Its roots, leaves, flowers and fruits are precious and can be used as tonic medicine. Lotus root powder can help digestion, stop diarrhea, stimulate appetite, clear away heat, nourish and prevent internal bleeding. It is a good liquid food and tonic for women, children and patients.

Lotus root has high nutritional value and is rich in trace elements such as iron and calcium. It is also rich in protein, vitamins and starch, and has obvious effects of invigorating qi and blood and enhancing human immunity.

There are many ways to eat lotus root, such as slicing and frying, stewing soup, squeezing lotus root juice and so on.

Article source: Lotus Root-Baidu Encyclopedia