The efficacy and function of lotus seeds and how to eat them

In modern society, people pay more and more attention to health preservation, and begin to learn various dietary therapy methods to regulate their bodies as much as possible. Lotus seeds are a common tonic food in health diet therapy. Lotus seeds are rich in nutrients and have great benefits for daily health preservation. So, what are the specific effects and functions of lotus seeds?

The efficacy and function of lotus seeds

1. Nourish the heart and calm the mind.

Lotus seeds have the effect of removing internal heat. Eating more lotus seeds and drinking lotus seed tea can effectively relieve the symptoms of upset and make people more cheerful. Regular consumption can also relieve depression.

2. Improve eyesight.

Eating lotus seeds is also good for protecting eyesight. Eating lotus seeds from an early age can effectively prevent myopia and improve eyesight.

3. Treat irregular uterine bleeding in women.

Women with prolonged menstrual periods or irregular uterine bleeding can eat more lotus seeds, because lotus seeds can astringe blood and help women regulate menstrual blood volume, and there is absolutely no side effect.

4. Treat male nocturnal emission.

Just like treating irregular bleeding, lotus seeds can also be used to treat male nocturnal emission.

How to eat lotus seeds

Lotus Seed and Tremella Soup

Required materials: lotus seeds, white fungus, sugar, sweet osmanthus juice

Method steps:

1. Take 200g lotus seeds, peel and core them, then blanch them in boiling water.

2. Take an appropriate amount of Tremella fuciformis, soak it in warm water until it fully swells, and tear it into small pieces with your hands.

3. Put the blanched lotus seeds in a bowl, add appropriate amount of water, steam them, and take out the original juice.

4. Put sugar and osmanthus juice into the pot, add appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil.

5. Put the soaked and shredded white fungus into the pot, blanch it slightly, then take it out and put it in a clean bowl.

6. Pour the steamed lotus seeds into the bowl containing Tremella fuciformis, and then drizzle with osmanthus syrup according to personal taste before serving.