Boiled water from lotus root joints has the effect of astringing hemostasis and removing blood stasis, and can be used for vomiting blood, hemoptysis, epistaxis, hematuria, and metrorrhagia. Lotus root contains high iron content and is suitable for patients with iron deficiency anemia. The sugar content of lotus root is not very high, and it also contains a large amount of vitamin C and dietary fiber, which is very beneficial to people with liver disease, constipation, diabetes and other debilitating diseases.

Lotus root is also rich in vitamin K, which can constrict blood vessels and stop bleeding. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that raw lotus root can cool blood and disperse blood stasis, while cooked lotus root can nourish the heart and kidneys. It has the effect of nourishing yin and nourishing blood. It can replenish the deficiency of the five internal organs, strengthen muscles and bones, and nourish blood.

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Lotus root is cold in nature, and eating it raw can clear away heat and moisturize the lungs. It can be eaten cold, or you can squeeze fresh lotus root juice and mix it with fresh pear juice, sugar cane juice, etc. It can treat symptoms such as thirst and anxiety, and is also very effective in relieving acne symptoms. When eating raw, wash and peel the lotus root, blanch it in boiling water, and then cut it into thin slices. It should be noted that people with spleen deficiency, cold stomach, and prone to diarrhea should not eat raw lotus root.

After being cooked, the nature of lotus root changes from cold to warm, which can strengthen the spleen, whet the appetite, stop diarrhea and solidify essence. In addition, people who often use their brains eat lotus root, which can nourish blood and marrow, soothe the nerves and strengthen the brain; women eating lotus root can regulate blood, nourish blood, and regulate complexion. Lotus root can be made into fresh lotus root stewed pork ribs, shrimp lotus root shreds, fish-flavored lotus root shreds, glutinous rice lotus root, lotus root meatballs, lotus root meat dumplings, lotus root porridge, etc.

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