Lotus seed heart has many functions, and is very suitable for people with strong tempers to soak in water and take it. Some people buy a lot at one time, but don’t know how to preserve it. Here is how to preserve lotus seed heart and just follow these three points. .
How to preserve lotus seed hearts
First, make sure it is sealed. Regardless of whether you put it in a bag or a sealed jar, remember to seal the mouth of the bag or jar to prevent moisture.
Second, place it in a cool and dry place. Light, moisture and temperature can easily cause lotus seed cores to become damp, so they should be placed in a dry and cool place.
Third, when consumption is slow, it must be placed in the refrigerator. If the amount purchased at one time will take a long time to be used up, it is best to refrigerate it to extend the shelf life.
The role of lotus seed heart
Antihypertensive effect: Lysinine crystal extracted from lotus seed heart has a short-term blood pressure reducing effect. If it is changed into quaternary ammonium salt, a strong and lasting hypotensive effect will occur. pressure effect. Oxymethyl-lysinine methyl sulfate quaternary ammonium salt has a strong and long-lasting blocking effect on the vagus ganglion, but it does not cause long-lasting blood pressure reduction through the vagus nerve. Both spinal cat and dog head cross-circulation tests pointed out that its antihypertensive mechanism is mainly peripheral. effect. Nn-9, a non-crystalline alkaloid from lotus seed heart, has a strong antihypertensive effect. Intravenous injection of 1 to 2 mg/kg in anesthetized cats can reduce the original blood pressure level by about 50 and maintain it for 2 to 3 hours; high blood pressure recovers in half an hour; rabbits do not reduce blood pressure. Has tachyphylaxis. Further experiments have shown that the mechanism of this alkaloid's antihypertensive mechanism is mainly to release histamine and dilate peripheral blood vessels. Secondly, it is also related to neurological factors.
Can lotus seed heart soaked water be drunk every day?
It is best not to drink lotus seed heart soaked water every day.
Lotus seed heart is a kind of herbal medicine included in the "Chinese Pharmacopoeia", and it also has the effect of clearing away the heart, removing troubles, removing heat and stopping bleeding. It is usually used to make tea, but the lotus seed heart is cold and tastes bitter. , generally cold foods are not suitable for consumption every day.
How to eat lotus seed hearts
1. Soak lotus seed hearts in boiling water
Brewing lotus seed hearts in boiling water is the easiest way to eat them. Generally, soak 5 to 20 pieces. Okay, adding too much will make the water more bitter. It can be eaten after brewing with boiling water for five minutes. It can treat irritability, confusion, and nocturnal emissions caused by high fever.
2. Make porridge with lotus seed hearts
Wash 100 grams of japonica rice and 20 grams of lotus seed hearts, then put them into a pot, pour in an appropriate amount of water to make porridge, and wait until the lotus seeds and japonica rice are cooked. After it is rotten, add an appropriate amount of rock sugar to taste and then eat it. It has the effect of nourishing the heart and calming the mind.
3. Lotus seed heart decoction
Five grams of lotus seed heart, 20 grams of Imperata cognac root, and 15 grams of raw rehmannia root are added. Make the concoction and drink it. It can clear away heat and detoxify, and also It can prevent and treat excessive menstruation in women.
Five grams of lotus seed heart and 15 grams of Prunella vulgaris are used to decoct into a concoction and drink. The main functions are to treat high blood pressure and clear liver fire.