The efficacy and function of lotus seeds

Gorgon is a plant in nature. It is a herb that grows in water. Its seeds are called Gorgon seeds. Gorgon seeds have many medicinal effects. They are very similar to lotus seeds in lotus pods. They are a very nourishing herb that has the effects of nourishing the kidneys, strengthening the spleen and benefiting the blood. Therefore, many people choose to eat water chestnuts to nourish the body. Let’s learn about the effects and functions of water chestnuts and lotus seeds.

Efficacy and function of Gorgon fruit

1. Gorgon fruit is the seeds of the aquatic herb Gorgon of the Nymphaeaceae family. It is also known as chicken head fruit, aquatic chicken head, and prickly lotus fruit. Gorgon is distributed in central and southern my country, southwest China, east China, and northeast China. In autumn, harvest the ripe fruits, remove the outer peel, take out the seeds, crush the hard shell, take out the kernels and dry them.

2. Its performance is similar to that of lotus seeds, and it is often used together with lotus seeds. "The immortal recipe takes this and mixes it with lotus seeds as bait, which is very beneficial to people." It is a good product for strengthening the spleen and kidneys. It has been used since ancient times as a good thing to maintain youthful vitality and prevent premature aging.

3. It can replenish the middle and strengthen the Qi. It is a nourishing and strengthening food. It is somewhat similar to lotus seeds, but the astringent and sedative effect of Gorgon fruit is stronger than lotus seeds. It is suitable for chronic diarrhea and frequent urination, nocturnal emission and spermatorrhea, and women’s excessive menstruation and low back pain.

4. Spermatorrhea, enuresis in weak children, frequent urination in the elderly: 15g Euryale ferox, 12g Rosa rugosa, 9g each of Cuscuta australis and Plantago asiatica, decocted in water and taken orally. Frequent urination and spermatorrhea. Use 2 liang each of autumn stone, white poria, water chestnut and lotus seeds, and grind them into powder. Add steamed dates and make into balls as big as walnuts. Take 30 pills each time, on an empty stomach, with salt water. The name of this prescription is "Sijing Pills".

5. Chronic diarrhea (including chronic intestinal tuberculosis, early morning diarrhea, etc.)] Gorgon fruit, lotus seeds, Chinese yam, and white hyacinth bean are divided into equal parts, ground into fine powder, 30-60 grams each time, add sugar and steam as a snack.

Lotus seed efficacy and function

1. Anti-cancer and anti-tumor: Lotus seeds are good at replenishing the deficiencies of the five internal organs, promoting the flow of qi and blood in the twelve meridians, and making qi and blood flow smoothly without rotting. The oxidized yellow heart tree alkali contained in lotus seeds has an inhibitory effect on nasopharyngeal cancer. All of this constitutes the nutritional and health care function of lotus seeds in preventing and treating cancer;

2. Lowering blood pressure: The non-crystalline biotin N-9 contained in lotus seeds has the effect of lowering blood pressure;

3. Strengthen the heart and calm the mind: The bioalkali contained in lotus seed core has a significant cardiotonic effect, and lotus core alkali has a strong anti-calcium and anti-arrhythmic effect;

4. Nourishing, replenishing the body, stopping nocturnal emission and astringing sperm: The cottonseed sugar contained in lotus seeds is a tonic suitable for all ages. It is a common nutritional product for those who are suffering from long-term illness, postpartum women or the elderly with physical weakness. The alkaloids in lotus seeds have the effect of calming sexual desire. For young people who have frequent dreams, frequent nocturnal emission or spermatorrhea, taking lotus seeds has a good effect of stopping nocturnal emission and astringing sperm.