Lotus fruit is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 20 centimeters in height. It has the effects of promoting bowel movements and relieving cough. Let's take a look at when to harvest lotus fruit, its functions and indications, and the appearance of the fruit with the help of the following article and images!
Harvesting Lotus Fruit
Lotus fruit should be harvested before it becomes hot and cracks in August, and then dried in the sun.
The dried fruit of lotus consists of many aggregated follicles, which resemble pine cones and are about 4 centimeters long and 3-4 centimeters in diameter, with a swollen base. The outer appearance is purplish-brown, and the inner side is brownish. Some fruits have long stems at the base, and they are densely covered with light brown round spots.
After the follicles crack, two dark purple-red seeds can be seen. When the seed coat is broken, a grayish-white and oily cotyledon can be found.
It has a fragrant aroma and a charcoal taste. Dry and intact fruits are preferred. Produced in Zhejiang.
Functions and Indications of Lotus Fruit
It promotes bowel movements and relieves cough.
Prescriptions:
①For constipation due to excessive heat: Take about one or two liang of lotus fruit (or root bark, tree bark), decoct it, and mix it with white sugar. Take it before breakfast and dinner. (Zhejiang Tianmu Mountain Medicinal Plant Records)
②For dry cough in elderly people: Take four to five qian of lotus fruit, decoct it, and drink it as tea. (Zhejiang Tianmu Mountain Medicinal Plant Records)
Images of Lotus Fruit
Image of Lotus Fruit
Image of Lotus Fruit
