Lotus root
Nutrient content (per 100 grams)
Calories (calories) 70.00
Carbohydrates (grams) 16.40
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Fat (g) 0.20
Protein (g) 1.90
Fiber (g) 1.20
Vitamin A (microgram) 3.00
Vitamin C (mg) 44.00
Vitamin E (mg) 0.73
Carotene (microgram) 20.00
Thiamine (mg) 0.09
Riboflavin (mg) 0.03
Niacin (mg) 0.30
Cholesterol (mg) - Magnesium (mg )19.00
Calcium (mg) 39.00
Iron (mg) 1.40
Zinc (mg) 0.23
Copper (mg) 0.11
Manganese (mg) 1.30
Potassium (mg) 243.00
Phosphorus (mg) 58.00
Sodium (mg) 44.20
p>Selenium (microgram) 0.39
Nutritional value
1. Clearing heat and cooling blood: Lotus root is cold in nature, has the effect of clearing heat and cooling blood, and can be used to treat thermal diseases. ; Lotus root is sweet and liquid, and is particularly beneficial to those suffering from fever, thirst, epistaxis, hemoptysis, and bleeding.
2. Laxative and antidiarrheal, invigorating the spleen and appetizing: Lotus root contains mucus protein and dietary fiber, which can combine with cholates in the human body, cholesterol and triglycerides in food to remove them from the feces. Excreted, thereby reducing lipid absorption. Lotus root exudes a unique fragrance and also contains tannins, which can strengthen the spleen and stop diarrhea. It can increase appetite, promote digestion, appetize and strengthen the body, and is beneficial to the recovery of health for those with poor appetite and loss of appetite.
3. Benefit blood and promote muscle growth: Lotus root has high nutritional value and is rich in iron, calcium and other trace elements. It is also rich in plant protein, vitamins and starch. It can obviously replenish qi and blood and strengthen the human body. Immunity effects. Therefore, Chinese medicine says: "It mainly nourishes the middle and nourishes the mind, and replenishes qi and strength."
4. Stop bleeding and disperse blood stasis: Lotus root contains a large amount of tannic acid, which has the effect of constricting blood vessels and can be used to stop bleeding. Lotus root can also cool the blood and disperse blood. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it can stop bleeding without leaving blood stasis, and is a good food therapy for febrile disease.