Lotus is a treasure, the autumn root is the most tonic." In autumn, it is the time when the fresh lotus root should be marketed. At this time of dry weather, eating lotus root can play a role in nourishing Yin and clearing heat, moistening dryness and quenching thirst, clearing the mind and calming the soul.
Lotus root can nourish the face and beauty
As we all know, the whole body of lotus is a treasure, and lotus root is one of them. For example, when we have a fire and acne, taking some lotus root can effectively play a role in eliminating acne. In addition, eating more lotus roots on a daily basis can make our skin more lubricated and shiny.
Method: Take fresh lotus root, wash and peel it, squeeze the juice and take 2 spoons each time, 3 times a day. It can be mixed with rock sugar according to personal taste and is suitable for people with facial acne.
Treatment of excessive menstruation
Among the methods of using lotus root to treat excessive menstruation, clinically, excessive menstruation caused by Qi deficiency and blood heat is the most common.
1, Qi deficiency and inability to regulate the operation of blood will cause excessive menstruation, light color of menstrual blood, thin texture, accompanied by palpitations and shortness of breath, abdominal cramps, etc. At this time, lotus root stewed ribs is recommended, which can both replenish Qi and stop bleeding.
2, if the blood heat type excessive menstrual flow, the menstrual blood color is dark, viscous texture, people will also appear the heart of the hands and feet, easy to gum bleeding and other internal heat performance of Yin deficiency, such people should eat raw lotus root, can be peeled and eaten directly or squeezed juice to drink, in order to cool the blood to stop the effect of blood.
Helps recovery after childbirth
Lotus root is rich in vitamins that have the effect of constricting blood vessels and stopping bleeding. It is good for treating postpartum bruises. Eating lotus root raw about two weeks after childbirth helps to remove the stagnant blood accumulated in the abdomen.
In addition, new mothers often eat lotus root can also improve appetite and promote the secretion of breast milk. If the digestive function of the spleen and stomach is low and the stool is loose, it can be eaten cooked instead.
Treating leucorrhea abnormalities
Lotus root can also treat abnormal leucorrhea in women.
Method: Take half a bowl of lotus root juice, 1 to 2 red cocklebur, boil and take with brown sugar, twice a day.
Efficacy: It is good for treating women with yellowish leucorrhea and fishy taste.
Help with healthy weight loss
Lotus root is a very good food for those who are not able to control their appetite but want to lose weight. Experts tell us that eating lotus root regularly can play a good role in weight loss, mainly because it contains a lot of crude fiber, so when we take lotus root, not only can effectively promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, but also can discharge some excess toxins and waste from the body, so as to achieve the effect of weight loss. The taste of lotus root is very delicious, so there are many ways to cook it, whether it's stir-frying or making soup, so it's not easy to get tired of eating it.
Clears the mind and calms the spirit
The lotus root is calm and is one of the winter tonic health products. For women who often have distractions, using lotus root in soup or eating it cold can play a role in clearing the mind and calming the soul.
Effects of Lotus Root
Aids in digestion
Lotus root is rich in dietary fiber and trace elements, which help to secrete digestive enzymes, and dietary fiber is good for gastrointestinal motility, helping to eliminate toxins and wastes from the body and promote digestion and absorption, so eating lotus root regularly helps to improve digestion.
Stops bleeding
Lotus root is rich in tannic acid, which is very helpful in constricting blood vessels and stopping bleeding; the rich vitamin K in lotus root also has the effect of stopping bleeding and preventing bleeding; so regular consumption of lotus root is very beneficial for people who often have blood in stool, urine, bruising and vomiting.
Lowering sugar and blood pressure
The dietary fiber in lotus root helps to lower blood cholesterol, thus to some extent lotus root plays a role in lowering lipids, and lotus root has more sodium and less potassium, which is good for stabilizing heart rate and regulating blood pressure, so patients with three highs often eat lotus root is good for heart and general health.
Beauty and skin care
Lotus root can nourish Yin and clear heat, moisten dryness and quench thirst, and the lotus root is rich in vitamin C and vitamin B. Peanuts contain vitamin E and a certain amount of zinc, so eating peanuts regularly can be anti-aging and moisten the skin; the two can be consumed together for a long time to clear heat and remove acne, moisten the skin and improve beauty.
Strengthen the spleen and appetite
Lotus root emits a unique fragrance and also contains tannin, which has a certain effect of strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea. It can improve appetite, promote digestion, appetite and strengthen the middle, which is beneficial for people with poor appetite and loss of appetite to restore health.
Weight loss
Lotus root contains mucilage protein and dietary fiber, which can combine with bile salts, cholesterol and triglycerides in food to reduce the absorption of lipids by excreting them from the feces. In addition, the dietary fiber can enhance the feeling of satiety and promote bowel movements, so people with abdominal obesity can eat lotus root often to lose weight.
Expectorant and cough suppressant
Lotus root is cold in nature and has the effect of clearing heat and cooling the blood, so it can be used to treat febrile diseases. When you have throat discomfort and cough with phlegm, you can use lotus root juice to drink, which is very effective in expectorating and relieving cough.
Lotus Root Recipe
Lotus root squab soup
Ingredients: 1 squab, 500g lotus root, 100g black beans, 4 red dates
Production method.
1. Put the black beans into an iron pot, dry-fry until the bean coat cracks, then wash and dry the water.
2. Slaughter and wash the squab, chop the pieces; wash the ginger, lotus root, peel and red dates, cut the lotus root into pieces, core the red dates, slice the ginger.
3. Add an appropriate amount of water to the pot, boil over high heat until the water boils, add all the above ingredients, turn the medium heat for 3 hours, add salt to taste.
Nutritional efficacy: clear heat and disperse stagnation, nourish the blood and strengthen the body, and benefit the Qi. This soup is rich in nutrients and nourishes the body. Lotus root contains very high iron, can eliminate heat, is a good summer food for women; pigeon meat is rich in protein, with Chinese herbs to eat has the effect of nourishing the brain and brain. It is suitable for adolescent girls.
Lotus root soup with raw earth and lean meat
Ingredients: lotus root 600g, holy land 60g, lean pork 250g, red dates 10
Production method.
1. Wash the raw ground; remove the core of red dates and wash them; remove the nodes of lotus root, scrub them clean and cut them into pieces.
2. Wash the lean pork, drain the water and cut into pieces.
3. Put the above ingredients together in a sand pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil, then switch to low heat for 2.5 hours, add salt to taste, and drink.
Nutritional efficacy: remove spots and moisten the skin, nourish Yin and moisten dryness. Raw earth is cool in nature, sweet in taste, enters the heart, liver and kidney meridian, has the effect of clearing heat and nourishing yin, cooling the blood to stop bleeding, generating fluid and quenching thirst. Suitable for menopausal women.
