Lotus seed soup is the number one soup for health and tranquility!

　　Lotus seeds are both food and medicine. They are produced in lakes and ponds in warm areas. They are called Xianglian when produced in Hunan and Hulian when produced in Jiangsu. Lotus stamens are the stamens of the lotus, which can nourish the kidneys, clear the heart, stop bleeding and solidify essence. Lotus leaf is the leaf of lotus, which can clear away heat and dampness, stop bleeding and cool blood. Modern research has found that it has certain effects on lowering blood lipids and blood pressure. The lotus chamber is the receptacle of lotus seeds, which has the effect of eliminating blood stasis and stopping bleeding. Lotus seed heart is the young and tender germ in the lotus seed. It has a bitter and cold nature and can clear the heart and reduce fever. The lotus root node is the node of the underground stem of the lotus. It has the function of astringing and stopping bleeding, and it can also remove blood stasis. It is a commonly used medicine to treat vomiting and hemoptysis.

　　Lotus seeds are the mature kernels of the lotus, which return to the spleen, kidney, and heart meridians. They have the functions of nourishing the heart and calming the nerves, strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea, and nourishing the kidneys and strengthening essence. Such as deficiency, restlessness, palpitations, insomnia, spleen deficiency and diarrhea, loss of appetite, Kidney deficiency For spermatorrhea and other symptoms, it is beneficial to eat more lotus seeds. "The Classic" states that lotus seeds "mainly replenish the middle, nourish the mind, and replenish qi and strength." "Supplementary Materials of Materia Medica" states that lotus seeds "make the hair (editor) black and not old". "Compendium of Materia Medica" states that lotus seeds "solidify essence, strengthen bones and muscles, and replenish deficiency and damage."

　　Lotus seeds have extremely strong vitality. It is said that lotus seeds can still germinate hundreds of years later, and have an ever-lasting momentum. This has triggered many people's reverie that eating more lotus seeds will prolong life.

　　Modern research has proven that, in addition to containing a variety of vitamins and trace elements, lotus seeds also contain substances such as nuciferine and chrysanthemum glycosides, which are beneficial to the treatment of nerve It is effective for conditions such as weakness, chronic gastritis, indigestion, and hypertension. Animal experiments have found that lotus seeds can increase the activity of T lymphocytes in the thymus cortex of rats. Lotus seed polysaccharides can improve the immunosuppressive effect of the chemotherapy drug cyclophosphamide on mice, and can also increase the activity of certain enzymes, which has a certain anti-aging effect.

　　Lotus seeds have a bitter taste and are cold in nature. They have a great effect in clearing the heart and dispelling heat. Nowadays, people often use them as tea, but they should be careful not to drink too much. People with cold stomachs should not use it, and they should not drink it on an empty stomach. Lotus seeds astringent the intestines and relieve diarrhea, so do not use it for the elderly, weak people, or those with dry and constipated stools. Lotus seeds are astringent and yin-damaging products, so they should not be used if the stool is dry and constipated due to yin deficiency, internal heat, dry intestines and dry blood. Lotus seeds should not be eaten with persimmons and persimmons to prevent aggravation constipate。

　　There are many ways to eat lotus seeds. It is best to wash them first and soak them first. Then make porridge with rice or millet and take them to achieve the purpose of treatment. When lotus seeds are used as medicine or food, they are generally soaked in cold water, peeled and cored to make lotus seed flesh. However, if you want to treat patients with deficiency, irritability, panic, palpitation, and insomnia, in order to achieve the purpose of clearing the heart and calming the mind, you may not remove the lotus seeds, or add lotus leaves as appropriate to increase the effect of clearing the heart and eliminating troubles. When making lotus seed porridge and other foods, it is best to use a clay pot. Use less cast iron pot to avoid affecting the color of the lotus seeds. Here are some dietary treatments of lotus seeds. Those who are interested may wish to try them.

　　Anshen Yizhi prescription is used for insomnia, forgetfulness, upset, and anxiety. 20 grams of lotus seed meat, 10 grams of Puzzle seeds, 30 grams of lily, boil over slow fire, add a little sugar, and drink it in the morning and evening.

　　Jianpi Zhidiarrhea Recipe is used for chronic diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, or for poor appetite, nausea, and loose stools caused by radiotherapy and chemotherapy in cancer patients. 20 grams of lotus seeds, 10 grams of coix seed, ground into powder, egg Add 2 to 3 pieces, add boiling water and mix thoroughly. You can add sugar or salt according to your personal taste. Customize the seasonings and steam them into egg custard.

　　Nourishing Heart and Bushen Recipe is used for heart and kidney deficiency, palpitation, insomnia, soreness and weakness of waist and knees. Wash and cut a pig or sheep heart into pieces, and a pig or sheep kidney. Peel off the outer membrane and soak in cold water for half a day and then cut into pieces. Add 20 grams each of lotus seed meat and wolfberry seeds, appropriate seasoning, stew until cooked, and eat the meat with soup.