Lotus seeds are a common medicinal herb, with a neutral nature and a slightly bitter taste. They have the effects of nourishing the kidneys, strengthening the essence, nourishing the heart, and calming the mind. Lotus seed porridge and lotus seed and silver ear soup are popular dishes loved by many people. So how much lotus seeds should be eaten every day?
How much lotus seeds should be eaten every day
It is advisable to consume 10-15 grams.
Lotus seeds contain amino acids, vitamins, and other nutrients. They have sedative, blood pressure-lowering, and heart-strengthening effects. Moderate consumption can nourish the spleen and kidneys, strengthen the essence, and calm the mind. They are suitable for those with nocturnal emission, slippery essence, frequent urination, and cloudy white discharge. It is recommended to consume 10-15 grams of lotus seeds per day. Excessive consumption should be avoided to prevent discomfort.
Benefits of eating lotus seeds
Tonifying the spleen and stopping diarrhea
Lotus seeds have the effects of invigorating the spleen, stopping diarrhea, nourishing the kidneys, and calming the mind. They are suitable for symptoms such as spleen deficiency and diarrhea, nocturnal emission, and restlessness. Lotus seeds have astringent properties and can be used to treat spleen deficiency diarrhea, poor digestion, urinary incontinence, uterine bleeding, kidney deficiency nocturnal emission, and restlessness. When combined with Poria cocos, lotus seeds can tonify the spleen, stop diarrhea, beautify the skin, and enhance immunity.
Tonifying the spleen and nourishing the kidneys
Lotus seed porridge is a common medicinal food in daily life. It is mainly made with glutinous rice and lotus seeds and has the effects of tonifying the spleen and nourishing the kidneys. It is suitable for those with spleen deficiency, poor appetite, loose stools, kidney deficiency, and frequent urination. When combined with Euryale ferox, lotus seeds have the effects of invigorating the spleen, calming the mind, and tonifying the spleen and kidneys. Regular consumption can tonify the spleen, nourish the kidneys, relieve stress, and enhance immunity.
Clearing heat and relieving irritability
Lotus seeds have the effects of clearing heart fire and relieving irritability. They have good therapeutic effects on internal deficiency fire. Lotus seeds can also be used to treat symptoms such as restlessness, insomnia, and thirst caused by summer heat. Lotus seeds can nourish the heart, calm the mind, and clear heat and relieve irritability. They are especially suitable for those with severe symptoms of internal heat in summer. Lotus seed hearts can be soaked in water to enhance their heart-clearing and heat-reducing effects.
Nourishing the kidneys and strengthening the essence
Both lotus seeds and Euryale ferox have the effects of nourishing the kidneys and strengthening the essence. When taken together, their medicinal effects are enhanced. Many people think that lotus seeds are more suitable for women to consume, but in fact, men can also benefit greatly from eating lotus seeds. They can tonify the spleen, stop diarrhea, nourish the kidneys, and strengthen the essence. They are suitable for those with symptoms of nocturnal emission, slippery essence, and frequent urination. When combined with Euryale ferox, the effects of nourishing the kidneys and strengthening the essence are even better.
Nourishing the heart and calming the mind
Lotus seeds have the effects of calming the mind and are suitable for those with insomnia, palpitations, and restlessness. Lotus seeds have a certain strengthening effect on the heart. The active ingredients such as lianxin alkaloids can counteract arrhythmia. Those who frequently suffer from insomnia can take lotus seeds in moderation. When combined with longan and lily, the effects of nourishing the heart and calming the mind are even better.
Who should not eat lotus seeds
1. Those with constipation.
Lotus seeds have astringent and contracting effects on the intestines. Consumption by those with constipation may worsen the condition and hinder physical recovery.
2. Those with bloating and fullness in the abdomen.
Lotus seeds have astringent and contracting effects on the intestines. Consumption by those with bloating and fullness in the abdomen may cause discomfort.
Precautions for eating lotus seeds
1. Avoid eating with crabs and turtles.
Eating lotus seeds together with crabs and turtles may cause discomfort. It is not recommended to consume them together.
2. Avoid excessive consumption.
Lotus seeds can tonify the kidneys, invigorate the spleen, nourish the kidneys, and calm the mind. However, excessive consumption may harm the gastrointestinal tract and lead to symptoms such as abdominal pain and bloating.
Best ways to eat lotus seeds
Lotus Seed and Chinese Yam Porridge
Ingredients:
50g lotus seeds, 30g Chinese yam, 50g glutinous rice, 30g Job's tears, 30g white sugar.
Instructions:
1. Wash the lotus seeds, Chinese yam, glutinous rice, and Job's tears, and remove the lotus seed cores.
2. Take a clay pot and add the lotus seeds, Chinese yam, glutinous rice, and Job's tears. Cook for 1.5 hours.
3. Add white sugar and simmer for a while.
Lotus Seed and Lily Porridge
Ingredients:
150g rice, 25g dried lily, 25g lotus seeds, 2 wolfberries, 30g rock sugar.
Instructions:
1. Grind the dried lily into powder with the back of a knife, and soak the lotus seeds in hot water until soft.
2. Soak the wolfberries in hot water for a while, and wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in cold water for half an hour.
3. Put water in a pot, add the rice and dried lily, and bring to a boil.
4. Add the lotus seeds, and continue to simmer over medium heat until cooked. Finally, add the rock sugar.
Lotus Seed and Old Duck Soup with Loofah
Ingredients:
200g loofah, 300g old duck, 20g lotus seeds, 50g Chinese yam, appropriate amount of dried tangerine peel.
Instructions:
1. Clean the old duck, remove the internal organs, and cut into pieces. Blanch in boiling water.
2. Peel the loofah and Chinese yam, and cut into pieces.
3. Put the duck meat, loofah, Chinese yam, lotus seeds, and ginger into a pot.
4. Bring to a boil over high heat, then add dried tangerine peel. Simmer over medium heat for 3 hours, and season with salt before serving.
