Lotus seed is the seed of lotus. When the fruit is ripe in autumn, cut the lotus, take out the fruit and peel it off. After drying, it becomes red lotus seeds, and after peeling, it becomes white lotus seeds. In terms of nutrients, red and white lotus seeds are almost the same. Are rich in protein, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamins and other nutrients, suitable for all ages. From the medicinal point of view, lotus seeds have the effects of tonifying the middle energizer, nourishing the heart and kidney, calming the nerves, strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach. It can be used for treating spleen and stomach weakness, vexation and irritability, insomnia and dreaminess, anorexia, women's blood deficiency and backache, men's kidney deficiency and leukorrhagia, and nocturnal emission. Red lotus seeds are mostly used for nourishing blood and nourishing beauty, while white lotus seeds are slightly better for invigorating qi. On the taste, white lotus seeds are soft and waxy, fragrant and delicious, red lotus seeds are not easy to cook, and the meat is hard and slightly astringent.