1, which has hemostatic effect;

Because lotus root contains tannic acid and vitamin K, it has a good effect on vasoconstriction and can cool blood and stop bleeding.

2. It has a laxative effect;

Because lotus root is rich in dietary fiber and mucin, it can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and prevent constipation;

3. It has the function of enriching blood:

Because lotus root is rich in copper, iron, potassium, zinc, magnesium, manganese and other elements, it can not only enhance human immunity, but also nourish yin and enrich blood, so it is a good food for people with iron deficiency.

4. It has the function of calming the nerves;

Because lotus root contains vitamin B, it can effectively reduce irritability, relieve headache, relieve bad mood and prevent heart disease;

5, can cough and cough:

For people with cough, yellow phlegm, asthma and tracheal inflammation, lotus root can alleviate these problems well;

6. It has good anti-aging and anti-cancer effects;

Because the content of vitamin C and polyphenols in fresh lotus root is relatively high, it can not only improve immunity, but also delay aging and prevent cancer.

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How to eat lotus root:

1, lotus root+octopus+jujube:

Octopus with lotus root and red dates is nourishing but not dry, moist but not greasy, fragrant and delicious, and has the effects of nourishing the middle warmer, invigorating qi, nourishing blood, strengthening bones and moistening skin.

2, lotus root+walnut kernel:

Lotus root and peach kernel can be used together to promote blood circulation and break blood stasis. It is suitable for women with postpartum lochia or amenorrhea.

3. Lotus root+eel:

As the saying goes, "the essence is deficient and sticky, and the gas is deficient and eats the roots." Sticky food and root food refer to eel, loach, shellfish, yam and lotus root respectively. The mucus contained in eel is mainly composed of mucin and polysaccharide, which can promote the absorption and synthesis of protein and enhance the metabolism and reproductive function of human body.

The mucus contained in lotus root is mainly composed of mucin, and also contains lecithin, vitamin C and vitamin B 12, which can reduce cholesterol content and prevent arteriosclerosis. When they are eaten together, they have a remarkable nourishing effect. In addition, lotus root contains a lot of dietary fiber, which belongs to alkaline food, while eel belongs to acidic food. Eating them together will help maintain the acid-base balance of the human body and is a good diet for strengthening the kidney.

3, lotus root+pork:

Judging from the medicinal properties of food, lotus root is sweet in taste and cold in nature, and has the effects of invigorating spleen, appetizing, nourishing blood, promoting granulation and stopping diarrhea. When it is matched with pork that nourishes yin and moistens dryness, tonifies middle energizer and benefits qi, it can provide rich nutrients for human body, and has the effects of nourishing yin and blood, invigorating spleen and regulating stomach. It is suitable for treating physical fatigue, fatigue, emaciation, dry cough, thirst and other symptoms. Healthy people can nourish the middle energizer, nourish the spirit and replenish qi.

4, lotus root+ginger:

Lotus root has the effects of clearing away heat and promoting fluid production, cooling blood to stop bleeding, invigorating spleen and stomach, tonifying deficiency and stopping diarrhea. If eaten with ginger with the same effect, it has certain effects on anxiety, thirst and vomiting.

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