Efficacy and function of lotus seeds
Lotus seeds are flat, sweet and astringent, and enter the heart, spleen and kidney meridians; Has the effects of invigorating spleen, relieving diarrhea, tonifying kidney, astringing, nourishing heart and calming nerves. Traditional Chinese medicine is often used for insomnia, dreaminess, forgetfulness, vexation and thirst, backache and weakness, hearing loss and nocturnal emission.
Turbidity, chronic dysentery, asthenic diarrhea, metrorrhagia and leukorrhagia in women, and stomach deficiency and aversion to drinking. Lotus seeds are good at nourishing the deficiency of five internal organs, promoting the twelve meridians's qi and blood, and making qi and blood smooth and not rot. The xanthosine oxide contained in lotus seeds has inhibitory effect on nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Use, all these constitute the nutritional and health care functions of lotus seeds in preventing cancer and cancer; The amorphous alkaloid N-9 contained in lotus seeds has antihypertensive effect. The raffinose contained in lotus seeds is a tonic suitable for all ages, which is very useful for long-term illness and postpartum.
Or the elderly with weak constitution, is a common nutrient. Regular consumption by middle-aged and elderly people, especially mental workers, can strengthen the brain, enhance memory, improve work efficiency and prevent the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease.
Lotus plumule: Lotus plumule is the blue-green germ in the center of lotus seed. It tastes bitter and has the effects of clearing away heat, solidifying essence, calming the nerves and strengthening the heart. Soak 2 grams of lotus plumule in boiling water and drink it, which can treat symptoms such as irritability, unconsciousness and dreaminess caused by high fever.
Symptoms such as nocturnal emission. It is also used to treat hypertension, palpitation and insomnia. Special note: Lotus seed is not suitable for everyone, even though it has the absolute benefits of Qian Qian. For example, people who are often constipated are not suitable for eating lotus seeds.