I think everyone is familiar with lotus seed. In fact, lotus seed exists as an important species in China. It is the dried seeds of lotus, a plant of the water lily family, distributed all over China. Because the nutritional value of lotus seed is very rich, so now the market demand of lotus seed is relatively large. It is favored by many people. So what is the role of lotus seed? Here below to give you a brief introduction. Let's let's take a look!

1, efficacy

Lotus seed is rich in trace elements and vitamins, has the role of regulating mood, relaxation. Therefore, when people's sleep quality is poor, they can eat some lotus seeds before going to bed to help them fall asleep and improve their sleep quality. Lotus seed also has the effect of preserving kidney, strengthening spleen, stopping diarrhea, it can be anti-aging, and it can also solve the phenomenon of frequent urination in men. Moreover, lotus seed can also be used to treat various symptoms such as indigestion and irritability. Taken in conjunction with a variety of traditional Chinese medicines such as Gorgon fruit and Poria, the effect is very good.

2, role

Lotus seed is rich in lutein oxide and other ingredients, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, lung cancer and other cancers have an inhibitory effect, can inhibit the spread of cancer cells, with cancer prevention and anti-cancer effects. Lotus seed is also high in potassium, can promote the body's new metabolism, protect the heart. Can reduce the risk of stroke in middle-aged and elderly people, lotus seed can also expand blood vessels, can effectively reduce the body's blood pressure, prevent hypertension. Finally, lotus seeds have various effects, such as clearing heat and reducing fire, treating mouth and tongue sores.

3, eating taboos

Lotus seed is a cool food. Although non-toxic, but because it can reduce internal heat and lower body temperature, it is not suitable for people with cold spleen and stomach. Although lotus seed can cure indigestion, it is an indigestible food itself. Therefore, it is not suitable for people with indigestion to eat more. Even people with dry stools are not advised to eat more of it, or it will aggravate their condition. Finally, it for cold patients, because lotus seed contains a variety of active ingredients, will aggravate the symptoms of cold, so cold patients should not eat more.

The above is a brief introduction to the efficacy and role of lotus seed. Lotus seed has great efficacy. Although it is suitable for most people, but we should pay attention to dietary taboos before eating. Do not eat blindly to avoid adverse reactions. That's all the introduction today. This article is for reference only. I hope it can help everyone!

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