Shen Qinrong (director of Shaoxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China) and Mao Xiaoming are also known as lotus seeds, lotus seeds, Zezhi lotus seeds and lotus seeds. The source is the mature seed of Nelumbo nucifera of Nymphaeaceae. When the fruit is ripe in autumn, cut the lotus, take out the fruit, peel it and dry it. It is semi-oval, with a groove in the middle. The appearance is reddish brown or brownish yellow, the meat is white, odorless, sweet and slightly astringent. Lotus seeds are produced in most parts of China, especially in Ganzhou, Jiangxi and Jianning, Fujian. Every year, from early summer to early winter, lotus seeds mature one after another. The lotus seeds harvested before and after the summer heat are called lotus, also known as Xia Lian, which is rich in nutrition, full of particles and good in meat quality. After beginning of autumn, Qiulian was harvested, and its slender grains did not swell slightly. It is best to be big, full, white, unbreakable, dry and clean. It is mild, sweet and astringent, and belongs to spleen, kidney and heart meridian. Indications: strengthening the spleen to stop diarrhea, nourishing the kidney and astringent essence, nourishing the heart and calming the nerves. Used for diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, nocturnal emission and palpitation and insomnia. Administration and dosage: oral, 6- 15g. Avoid abdominal distension and constipation with caution. Ingredients Pharmacology The main chemical components in lotus seeds are alkaloids, flavonoids, organic acids, sterols, volatile oils and various trace elements. It is rich in protein, fat and carbohydrates, and rich in minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and iron. Huangxin Shu Ning oxide can inhibit nasopharyngeal carcinoma; Amorphous alkaloids in lotus seeds-have antihypertensive effect; Lotus seed polyphenols can effectively scavenge free radicals. Lotus seed alkaloids can calm young people who have dreamy dreams, frequent nocturnal emission or nocturnal emission, and have a good effect of stopping nocturnal emission and astringent emission. Medicinal diet lotus seed lily Ophiopogon japonicus decoction clears the heart and calms the nerves. After treatment, the residual heat is not exhausted, and the heart yin is insufficient, resulting in upset, dry mouth, palpitation and insomnia. Lotus seed (with heart)15g, lily 30g, Ophiopogon japonicus12g, decocted in water (Health Care for the Elderly, No.7, 20 13). Bupi Yiwei powder nourishes the spleen and stomach. Treating spleen deficiency, anorexia, diarrhea, malnutrition and emaciation in children; Pulmonary tuberculosis patients have deficiency of both lung and spleen, and cough and shortness of breath. 120g of lotus seed meat, Gordon Euryale seed, lentils, coix seed, yam, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria and 60g of codonopsis pilosula are all fried and ground. Appropriate amount of sugar can be added when it is used. Take fifteen to thirty grams each time with warm boiled water (authentic square wheat). Shen Qinrong (Chinese medicine doctor in charge of Shaoxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China) and Mao Xiaoming are also known as lotus seeds, lotus seeds, Zezhi lotus seeds and lotus seeds. The source is the mature seed of Nelumbo nucifera of Nymphaeaceae. When the fruit is ripe in autumn, cut the lotus, take out the fruit, peel it and dry it. It is semi-oval, with a groove in the middle. The appearance is reddish brown or brownish yellow, the meat is white, odorless, sweet and slightly astringent. Lotus seeds are produced in most parts of China, especially in Ganzhou, Jiangxi and Jianning, Fujian. Every year, from early summer to early winter, lotus seeds mature one after another. The lotus seeds harvested before and after the summer heat are called lotus, also known as Xia Lian, which is rich in nutrition, full of particles and good in meat quality. After beginning of autumn, Qiulian was harvested, and its slender grains did not swell slightly. It is best to be big, full, white, unbreakable, dry and clean. It is mild, sweet and astringent, and belongs to spleen, kidney and heart meridian. Indications: strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea, nourishing the kidney and astringing essence, nourishing the heart and calming the nerves. Used for diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, nocturnal emission and palpitation and insomnia. Administration and dosage: oral, 6- 15g. Avoid abdominal distension and constipation with caution. Ingredients Pharmacology The main chemical components in lotus seeds are alkaloids, flavonoids, organic acids, sterols, volatile oils and various trace elements. It is rich in protein, fat and carbohydrates, and rich in minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and iron. Huangxin Shu Ning oxide can inhibit nasopharyngeal carcinoma; Amorphous alkaloids in lotus seeds-have antihypertensive effect; Lotus seed polyphenols can effectively scavenge free radicals. Lotus seed alkaloids can calm young people who have dreamy dreams, frequent nocturnal emission or nocturnal emission, and have a good effect of stopping nocturnal emission and astringent emission. Medicinal diet lotus seed lily Ophiopogon japonicus decoction clears the heart and calms the nerves. After treatment, the residual heat is not exhausted, and the heart yin is insufficient, resulting in upset, dry mouth, palpitation and insomnia. Lotus seed (with heart)15g, lily 30g, Ophiopogon japonicus12g, decocted in water (Health Care for the Elderly, No.7, 20 13). Bupi Yiwei powder nourishes the spleen and stomach. Treating spleen deficiency, anorexia, diarrhea, malnutrition and emaciation in children; Pulmonary tuberculosis patients have deficiency of both lung and spleen, and cough and shortness of breath. 120g of lotus seed meat, Gordon Euryale seed, lentils, coix seed, yam, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria and 60g of codonopsis pilosula are all fried and ground. Appropriate amount of sugar can be added when it is used. Take fifteen to thirty grams each time with warm boiled water (authentic square wheat). Eat nourishing lotus seed meat cake to replenish the spleen and stomach. Can be used for treating spleen and stomach weakness, dyspepsia, loose stool, etc. 200g of lotus seed meat, glutinous rice or rice, stir-fried; Poria cocos100g, peeled. Grind into fine powder, add appropriate amount of sugar, mix well together, add water to make a paste, steam it, spread it flat, cool it and cut it into pieces (three books by scholars). Lotus seed, red dates and longan soup, nourishing the heart and spleen. Can be used for mental fatigue, palpitation, dizziness, insomnia and other symptoms caused by deficiency of both heart and spleen. It can also be used as daily health food for women. Take 30g of lotus seeds, 20g of red dates, 20g of longan pulp and a proper amount of rock sugar. Remove the heart of lotus seeds and red dates, put them together in a casserole, add water and simmer until the lotus seeds are crisp and rotten, and season with rock sugar. Lotus seed wine tonifies the spleen and stops diarrhea, benefiting the kidney and astringent essence. Can be used for palpitation, insomnia, diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, nocturnal emission due to kidney deficiency, lumbago, leukorrhagia, etc. Take lotus seeds100g and white wine1000ml. Wash the lotus seeds, put them in a container, add Chinese liquor, seal them, shake them once a day, and soak them for 15 days before drinking. Lotus seed pork tripe soup tonifies the spleen and stomach. It is suitable for people with weak constitution and spleen and stomach. Pregnant women should use it with caution. Take lotus seed 15g, coix seed 15g, euryales seed 15g, streaky pork 150g, 50g lean pork and three slices of ginger. Wash pork belly and cut into strips. Wash lean pork and cut into pieces. Soak the other three ingredients in hot water. Put all the ingredients in a saucepan, add 800 ml of boiling water, cover the saucepan and stew in water. After the water is boiled, simmer it. For five to three hours, add salt and monosodium glutamate to taste, drink soup and eat meat. This article is excerpted from Herbs for Eating and Nourishing: Prescription on the Dining Table/Shen Qinrong (Chief Chinese Medicine Doctor, Shaoxing Hospital, China), Mao Xiaoming/Shimao.