I. Nutritional Value of Lotus Root

Lotus root is rich in substance content, so the nutritional value is also high. Research has proved that every 100 grams of lotus root contains: 77.9 grams of water, 1.0 grams of protein, 0.1 grams of lipids, 19.8 grams of carbohydrates, 84 kilocalories, 0.5 grams of crude fibers, 0.7 grams of ash, 19 milligrams of calcium, phosphorus 51 milligrams of iron 0.5 milligrams of carotenoids, carotenoids, carotene, thiamin, thiamine, thiamine, riboflavin, riboflavin, riboflavin and ascorbic acid, 25 mg, and 0.4 mg. , ascorbic acid 25 mg.

Lotus root contains starch, protein, asparagine, vitamin C, as well as oxidative enzyme components, sugar content is also very high, eaten raw fresh lotus root can clear the heat and relieve boredom, quench the thirst for vomiting; such as fresh lotus root juice, its effect is even more, cooked lotus root sweet and warm, can strengthen the spleen, stomach, blood, so the main tonic for the five viscera, there are eliminating, quench the thirst of the body, the effect of the muscle.

Lotus root is rich in vitamin C and crude fiber can help digestion, prevent constipation, but also supply the body needs carbohydrates and trace elements, to prevent arteriosclerosis, improve blood circulation, good for health.

In the tuberous food, lotus root has a high iron content, so it is quite suitable for patients with iron deficiency anemia. Lotus root sugar content is not very high, and contains a lot of vitamin C and dietary fiber, for liver disease, constipation, diabetes and other weaknesses of all people are very beneficial.

Second, the efficacy of the lotus root

1, clearing heat and cool blood: lotus root raw cold, there is a cooling effect of heat, can be used to treat feverish diseases; lotus root is particularly beneficial to feverish thirst, epistaxis, hematemesis, hematemesis, hematemesis.

2, laxative and antidiarrheal, spleen and stomach: lotus root emits a unique fragrance, also contains tannin, has a certain spleen and diarrhea effect, can enhance appetite, promote digestion, appetite and health.

3, blood and muscle: there are obvious tonic blood, enhance the role of human immunity. Therefore, traditional Chinese medicine said it: "the main tonic to nourish the spirit, beneficial to the qi and strength".

4, stop bleeding and stasis: lotus root contains a lot of tannic acid, has a vasoconstrictive effect, can be used to stop bleeding. Lotus root can also cool the blood, disperse blood.