Lotus grows in water for many years. Herbs, whose roots are only as small as fingers at first, have a horizontal rhizome, which is the lotus root we eat every day. The leaves are round, exposed to the water, and the petiole is long, spiny and shield-shaped. The flower at the top of the pedicel is solitary, with a diameter of10 ~ 20 cm; Sepals 5, caducous;
Petals are mostly red, pink or white; Most of them are stamens; Carpels are many, free and embedded in sponge receptacle. Nuts are ovoid or ovoid, commonly known as lotus seeds, and are 1.5 ~ 2.5 cm long. Widely cultivated in northern and southern provinces of China.
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Efficacy and function of lotus
1, relieving hematemesis
Hematemesis refers to vomiting blood, which is caused by many factors, such as stomach diseases and oral diseases. Patients with this symptom should first find out the cause, and then choose drugs to take. In addition to medication, in daily life, we should also pay attention to maintaining a light diet and a good schedule, so as to achieve better relief.
2, detumescence
Lotus has the function of detumescence, which can be divided into local detumescence and systemic detumescence. The ingredients in the lotus flower have the effect of reducing swelling, and the effect is also obvious. Patients with swelling symptoms can choose to apply the lotus flower externally to the swollen part or decoct the lotus flower. Bian Xiao reminded everyone that drinking plenty of water before going to bed can also cause local edema.
3, get rid of eczema
Eczema is a reaction of skin inflammation, and there are many reasons for this symptom. Eczema is not contagious, and the main symptoms are itchy skin and erythema. Lotus has the function of eliminating eczema, especially suitable for eczema patients. The application method is external use. Crush the lotus flower and apply it to the affected area.
Step 4 nourish the heart and soothe the nerves
Lotus has a long history of nourishing the heart and calming the nerves, and it is also the most famous effect of lotus. Patients with insomnia symptoms can take lotus flowers in moderation, and the effect is also very good. The use method is very simple, and it can be decocted. In addition to medication, we should also maintain a good mood, so as to better achieve the purpose of nourishing the heart and calming the nerves.
5. Analgesia
The medicinal components in lotus have analgesic effect and the effect is also very obvious. Interested friends can try this method. In addition to medication, the commonly used analgesic methods are breathing relaxation and massage. At present, the most effective analgesic method is painkillers, which can be taken by friends in need under the guidance of doctors.
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