What are the effects and functions of lotus seeds?

In fact, many people have eaten lotus seeds, and lotus seeds have many medicinal values. They are used to treat symptoms of stomach cold and vomiting. They can also regulate the central nervous system and improve mental and physical labor abilities.

1. Lotus seeds are used to treat postpartum stomach cold, cough, vomiting and loss of appetite, or abdominal distension: 2 and a half pieces of Echeveria seeds, 1 liang of white Poria cocos, and 5 qian of cloves. The top is the last. Take 2 qian each time, at any time, with ginger soup or rice drink, three times a day. (Shilian Powder from "Good Prescriptions for Women").

2. Lotus seeds are used to treat turbid urine, nocturnal emission and spermatorrhea: take lotus seeds, Alpinia oxyphylla and dragon bones (five-colored ones) in equal parts. Grind the above into fine powder. Take 2 qian each time, on an empty stomach with rice drink. (Lotus Seed Powder from "Miraculous Prescription").

3. Lotus seeds can treat diarrhea and inability to eat, commonly known as lockjaw diarrhea: 1 liang of fresh lotus seeds, 5 qian of Coptis chinensis, and 5 qian of ginseng. Boil it in water until thick, and sip it slowly. (Compendium of Materia Medica).

4. Lotus seeds are used to treat deficiency-heat in the heart meridian and red and turbid urine: 6 liang of lotus seeds (including the heart) and 1 liang of roasted licorice. Grind into fine powder. Take 2 qian each time, mixed with decoction of rush. (Lotus seed 61 soup from Renzhai Zhizhi Fang.

5. Lotus seeds can treat weak stomach and indigestion after treatment: stir-fry 4 liang of lotus seeds and 4 liang of polished rice, and 2 liang of Poria cocos. Grind them into powder and mix with sugar. Take about two servings each time, with plain water. (Lotus seed cake from "Three Books on Scholarship").

6. It can regulate the central nervous system and improve the ability of mental and physical labor. Improve work efficiency. And it has anti-fatigue effect.

7. It can promote the brain's utilization of energy substances and improve learning and memory abilities.

8. It can increase myocardial contractility, slow down heart rate, increase cardiac output and coronary blood flow, and resist myocardial ischemia and arrhythmia

9. It has the effect of enhancing sexual function and promoting gonad function and development.

10. It can enhance the body's immune function.

11. Used for chronic diarrhea and spermatorrhea due to spleen deficiency. Excessive leucorrhea, panic and insomnia, etc.