Lotus seeds are a common medicinal ingredient with the functions of nourishing the kidneys and consolidating essence, as well as nourishing the heart and calming the mind. Many people enjoy cooking lotus seed congee with red beans and coix seeds in the summer. So, can lotus seeds be cooked with red beans and coix seeds? Can lotus seed, red bean, and coix seed congee dispel dampness?
Can lotus seeds be cooked with red beans and coix seeds?
Yes, they can be cooked together.
Lotus seeds have a neutral nature and a sweet and bitter taste. They have the effects of nourishing the kidneys and consolidating essence, invigorating the spleen and stopping diarrhea, as well as nourishing the heart and calming the mind. Red beans have a neutral nature and a sweet and sour taste. They have the functions of diuresis, reducing swelling, detoxification, and promoting suppuration. Coix seeds have a cool nature, a sweet taste, and a light flavor. They have the effects of diuresis, dampness permeation, invigorating the spleen, and dispelling dampness. There is no conflict in compatibility among lotus seeds, red beans, and coix seeds, and they have no obvious toxic or adverse effects. Eating them together can promote the efficacy of the medicines. Therefore, lotus seeds can be cooked with red beans and coix seeds.
Can lotus seed, red bean, and coix seed congee dispel dampness?
It has a certain effect.
Coix seeds enter the spleen, lung, and kidney meridians, and can promote diuresis and invigorate the spleen. They are suitable for symptoms such as rheumatic body pain, athlete's foot with damp heat, damp arthralgia, and edema. Red beans have the effect of diuresis and reducing swelling, and they have good therapeutic effects on diseases such as athlete's foot, diarrhea, and abscesses. Lotus seeds invigorate the spleen and stop diarrhea. When combined with red beans and coix seeds, they can better invigorate the spleen, dispel dampness, promote diuresis, and reduce swelling.
What are the benefits of eating lotus seed, red bean, and coix seed congee?
Nourishing the heart and calming the mind
Lotus seeds contain saponins, alkaloids, and other active ingredients. The alkaloids in lotus seed hearts have a strong cardiac effect and can assist in lowering blood pressure. Lotus seed, red bean, and coix seed congee has the effect of nourishing the heart and calming the mind, which is suitable for palpitations and insomnia. Regular consumption can improve sleep quality and relieve symptoms of insomnia and excessive dreaming.
Beauty and skincare
Lotus seed, red bean, and coix seed congee contains a variety of vitamins and amino acids, which can supplement the body with various nutrients and have a nourishing effect. The saponins and alkaloids in it can promote metabolism and accelerate blood circulation, which has the effect of beauty and skincare. Regular consumption can alleviate skin pigmentation and make the skin radiant and elastic.
Diuresis and reducing swelling
Both coix seeds and red beans have the effects of diuresis, invigorating the spleen, and dispelling dampness. Those with excessive dampness often experience symptoms such as loose stools, yellow and greasy tongue coating, and weakness in the limbs. Lotus seed, red bean, and coix seed congee can invigorate the spleen, dispel dampness, and are suitable for those with excessive dampness. It can effectively relieve symptoms. Eating lotus seeds, coix seeds, and red beans together can not only nourish the heart and calm the mind but also invigorate the spleen, dispel dampness, and reduce swelling. It can be consumed in moderate amounts by those who frequently experience edema.
Nourishing the kidneys and consolidating essence
Lotus seeds have the effects of invigorating the spleen, nourishing the kidneys, and consolidating essence. They are suitable for those with spermatorrhea, frequent urination, premature ejaculation, and excessive leukorrhea. Coix seeds and red beans have the effect of invigorating the spleen. When consumed together with lotus seeds, they can enhance the effects of nourishing the kidneys, invigorating the spleen, consolidating essence, and stopping leukorrhea. Lotus seed, red bean, and coix seed congee contains amino acids, vitamins, proteins, and other nutrients, which can be used to regulate the body for those with kidney deficiency.
Who should not eat lotus seed, red bean, and coix seed congee?
1. Patients with constipation
Lotus seeds have astringent properties, and consuming lotus seed, red bean, and coix seed congee may worsen the symptoms in patients with constipation. Therefore, it is not suitable for them.
2. Those with excessive urination
Coix seeds and red beans have the effect of diuresis, and consuming lotus seed, red bean, and coix seed congee may increase the frequency of urination in those with excessive urination.
3. Children with weak digestion
Lotus seed, red bean, and coix seed congee contains a large amount of starch, which is not easily digested. Children have poor digestive function and weaker gastrointestinal systems, so they need to pay more attention to avoid causing gastrointestinal discomfort.
Recipe for lotus seed, red bean, and coix seed congee
Lotus Seed, Red Bean, and Coix Seed Congee
Ingredients
About 10 lotus seeds (without hearts), 25g coix seeds, 15g red beans, 15g glutinous rice.
Instructions
1. Rinse the lotus seeds, red beans, and coix seeds with water and soak them for half an hour.
2. Add an appropriate amount of water to a pot and bring it to a boil.
3. Add the soaked lotus seeds, red beans, and coix seeds.
4. Boil on high heat for half an hour, then add rinsed glutinous rice.
5. Simmer on medium heat for another half an hour, and start stirring with a spoon.
6. When it becomes thick, remove from heat and it is ready to be consumed.
