The effect of soaking Ophiopogon japonicus and lotus seeds in water

Ophiopogon japonicus and lotus seeds are both traditional Chinese medicines. They have the effects of calming the mind, nourishing yin and clearing away heat. They are very effective in treating insomnia and improving sleep quality. Many people like to add some Ophiopogon japonicus when soaking lotus seed hearts in water, which can not only improve the taste but also enhance the effect. Ophiopogon japonicus and lotus seed hearts soaked in water have a good effect on treating high blood pressure, palpitations, etc. Next, let’s take a look at the specific effects of soaking Ophiopogon japonicus and lotus seeds in water.

The effects of drinking water soaked with Ophiopogon japonicus and lotus seeds are as follows:

First: Lowering blood pressure

Scientists have extracted nelumboside crystals from the lotus seed core. This substance can temporarily lower blood pressure, but if it is converted into a quaternary ammonium salt, the blood pressure lowering effect will be enhanced and the effect will be more lasting. In addition, lotus seeds also contain non-crystalline biotin Nn-9, which also has a relatively strong antihypertensive effect. Scientists tested salt on animals such as cats, dogs and rabbits and found that after injection into these animals, the bodies quickly developed tolerance and had the effect of quickly lowering blood pressure. Therefore, through experiments we can also find that the bioalkali contained in lotus seeds can effectively release histamine, causing the surrounding blood vessels to dilate, which has a good blood pressure lowering effect.

Second: Cardiotonic effect

In addition to the effect of lowering blood pressure, taking lotus seed hearts soaked in water also has a good promoting effect on the heart. The non-crystalline biotin Nn-9 contained in the lotus seed core mentioned above can not only lower blood pressure, but also has an excellent effect on protecting the heart. After entering the body, non-crystalline bioalkali Nn-9 will cause dilation of peripheral blood vessels and also have a certain effect on nerves.

Third: Smooth skin

Experts told us that it is recommended that some women who love beauty can regularly and scientifically take some lotus seed cores soaked in water. This can significantly improve some skin sagging or wrinkles, make the skin smoother and more elastic, and people will look younger and younger.

Fourth: Stop dysentery

If you suffer from dysentery or diarrhea, you can also soak the lotus seed core in water and drink it. This can effectively stop diarrhea and help your body recover quickly.

Fifth: Calming the mind

In daily life, if you have poor sleep quality or suffer from insomnia, dreaminess, and irritability, making a cup of lotus seed water can effectively improve this situation. You can also take a cup of lotus seed water one hour before going to bed every day, so that you can have a very good sleep quality all night.

How to soak lotus seed heart in water

In the above article, we have been telling you about the benefits of drinking lotus seed core soaked in water, but many people do not know how to brew it in the most scientific way. In fact, the method of drinking lotus seed heart soaked in water is very simple. You only need to prepare two grams of lotus seed heart, then put it in a cup, add appropriate amount of boiling water to brew it, cover it with a lid, and you can start taking it after about five minutes. It is best to take it several times a day and drink it instead of tea, which is better for the health of the body.

In addition, some people like to add licorice when soaking lotus seed core in water. However, the ratio of lotus seed core to licorice should be 2 to 3, that is, 2 grams of lotus seed core and 3 grams of licorice. Brewing it with boiling water has a good therapeutic effect on the irritability and poor sleep caused by excessive heart fire.