What are the benefits of soaking lotus rice core in water?

Lotus rice core is also known as lotus seed core, which mainly comes from lotus seeds of lotus, and it has high medicinal value. It has the effects of clearing the heart and removing heat, astringing semen, stopping bleeding, quenching thirst, and improving eyesight. It can also treat heart failure, shock and other diseases. Many people like to drink lotus seed core with water, because it can treat constipation. Not only that, it also has the effect of nourishing the kidney and consolidating semen. So, in addition to this, does lotus rice core have any other effects when soaked in water?

1. Lowers 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Calming the nerves

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.

Side effects of lotus seeds

1. Suitable for people with weak constitution, palpitations, insomnia, and spermatorrhea; suitable for people with spleen deficiency and chronic diarrhea; suitable for cancer patients and those after radiotherapy and chemotherapy; suitable for women with spleen and kidney deficiency and excessive leucorrhea;

2. People who usually have dry and hard stools or abdominal bloating should avoid eating it. The lotus seed heart is the green embryo inside the mature lotus seed kernel. It is often used by the people to make tea, which has the effect of clearing heart fire and stopping spermatorrhea. It is most suitable for patients with insomnia caused by disharmony between the heart and kidney, and yin deficiency and excess fire. From the perspective of clinical application, lotus seed heart is suitable for people with mild insomnia. If it is ineffective, diazepam can be used appropriately to control the symptoms, but long-term use of diazepam can cause great harm to the body. In addition, insomnia patients should develop better living habits, such as taking more walks after dinner, exercising more often, etc., which are very helpful for restoring sleep.

3. The disadvantage is that lotus seed core is cold in nature and is not suitable for long-term consumption. It will have a bad effect on people with a cold constitution and is not good for health.