The efficacy and function of drinking lotus seed heart soaked in water

Many people have eaten lotus seeds. When eating lotus seeds, you will find some green lotus seed hearts in the middle of the lotus seeds. You can collect them and use them as medicine. You can also directly use the lotus seed hearts to soak in water and drink it. It can supplement the human body with rich nutrients and play a certain health-care role. So what are the specific effects and functions of soaking lotus seed hearts in water?

The efficacy and function of drinking lotus seed heart soaked in water

1. Calm the mind

Lotus seed heart can enter the heart meridian after being used as medicine. Calming and soothing the mind is its main medicinal effect. When people usually use it to soak in water and drink it directly, it can also play an important role in calming and soothing the mind. It can relieve and prevent human insomnia and irritability. Usually, about an hour before going to bed at night, soaking lotus seed heart in water and drinking it can help people fall asleep quickly and improve sleep quality.

2. Astringent and antidiarrheal

The lotus seed heart tastes bitter and astringent. It can reduce inflammation and kill bacteria, and it can also resist viruses. People usually use it to soak in water and drink it directly, which can prevent and relieve diarrhea, especially for those who suffer from chronic gastroenteritis and are used to it. Drinking lotus seed heart soaked in water can regulate the stomach and intestines, improve gastrointestinal function, and prevent the occurrence of diarrhea symptoms.

3. Increase skin elasticity

Lotus seeds contain a variety of natural antioxidant ingredients. People usually drink it directly in water, which can nourish and protect human skin, enhance the antioxidant capacity of human skin, reduce wrinkles and increase skin elasticity. In addition, drinking lotus seeds in water can inhibit pigment accumulation. Regular drinking can also play an important role in lightening spots and whitening.

4. Prevent high blood pressure

Lotus seeds contain a large amount of liensinine and a variety of alkaloids. After being absorbed by the human body, these substances can dilate blood vessels, promote blood circulation, and prevent high blood pressure. Therefore, people usually drink lotus seeds in water to prevent high blood pressure and restore high blood pressure to normal. It is very beneficial for maintaining cardiovascular health.