Lotus seeds and lotus hearts can both be used as medicine. In drugstores, you can find separate lotus hearts. There are some differences in their medicinal effects, so can lotus seeds and lotus hearts be eaten together? What are the benefits of eating them together?
Can lotus seeds and lotus hearts be eaten together?
Yes, they can.
Fresh lotus seeds contain tender lotus hearts. Eating raw lotus seeds has a sweet taste and contains a lot of nutrients. It has the effects of nourishing the kidneys, strengthening essence, nourishing the heart, calming the mind, strengthening the spleen, and stopping diarrhea. Lotus seeds and lotus hearts can be eaten together because lotus hearts are cold in nature, so they are often separated and used as medicine.
Benefits of eating lotus seeds and lotus hearts together
Clearing heat and relieving irritability
Lotus hearts are cold and bitter in nature, and they have the effect of clearing heat and relieving irritability. They can be used to treat symptoms of febrile diseases. When eaten together with lotus seeds, they have the effect of clearing the heart and reducing heat. They can be consumed in moderation by those with internal deficiency fire. They have certain therapeutic effects on symptoms such as thirst, hemoptysis, and sore throat caused by febrile diseases.
Promoting bowel movement and stopping diarrhea
Eating lotus seeds and lotus hearts together can stimulate appetite, promote digestion, and have the effects of promoting bowel movement, stopping diarrhea, and invigorating the spleen and opening the appetite. They are suitable for those with poor appetite and weak stomach.
Nourishing the kidneys and solidifying essence
Lotus seeds contain active ingredients such as cottonseed sugar, which have good nourishing effects. They can nourish the kidneys, strengthen essence, solidify essence, and calm the mind. Lotus seeds are often combined with coix seeds for better effects in invigorating the spleen, nourishing the kidneys, and solidifying essence. Eating them together with lotus hearts can be used for symptoms such as nocturnal emission, frequent urination, and abnormal vaginal discharge.
Nourishing the heart and calming the mind
Lotus seeds contain various alkaloids, and pharmacological studies have shown that they have sedative, blood pressure lowering, and cardiac strengthening effects. Ancient Chinese medical books have recorded that lotus seeds can nourish the kidneys, strengthen the essence, and calm the mind. Eating lotus hearts together with lotus seeds can tonify the lungs, invigorate qi, relieve irritability, and stop bleeding. They are suitable for those with restlessness, insomnia, and palpitations.
Who should not eat lotus seeds and lotus hearts
1. Those with weak spleen and stomach.
Lotus hearts are cold in nature, so they are not suitable for those with weak constitution and weak spleen and stomach, in order to avoid discomfort in the spleen and stomach.
2. Those with constipation.
Lotus seeds have astringent and constricting effects on the intestines. Eating them may worsen the condition of those with constipation, which is not conducive to the body's recovery.
Precautions for eating lotus seeds and lotus hearts
1. Do not eat them with crabs or turtles.
Eating lotus seeds with crabs or turtles may cause discomfort, so it is not recommended to eat them together.
2. Do not eat them excessively.
Eating lotus seeds and lotus hearts together can nourish the kidneys, invigorate the spleen, solidify the essence, and calm the mind, but excessive consumption may harm the digestive system and cause symptoms such as abdominal pain and bloating.
How to eat lotus seeds and lotus hearts
Lotus Seed and Red Date Porridge
Ingredients
15g lotus seeds, 10 red dates, appropriate amount of rice, wolfberries, and sugar.
Instructions
1. Remove the cores from the lotus seeds and remove the pits from the red dates. Soak the wolfberries in warm water for 1 hour.
2. Fill the rice cooker with boiling water, add rice, lotus seeds, red dates, and wolfberries.
3. Cook until the rice grains are soft and add sugar to taste.
Benefits: Nourishes blood and beautifies the skin, invigorates the spleen and nourishes the stomach.
Lily, Lotus Seed, and Mung Bean Soy Milk
Ingredients
30g soybeans, 20g mung beans, 20g lily bulbs, and 20g lotus seeds.
Instructions
1. Wash the soybeans and mung beans, and soak them in water overnight.
2. Soak the lily bulbs and lotus seeds until soft.
3. Put all the ingredients into a soy milk maker and press the "soy milk" button. It will be ready in about 30 minutes.
Benefits: Nourishes yin and relieves irritability, clears heat and detoxifies.
Sweet Potato and Lotus Seed Porridge
Ingredients
1 sweet potato, 50g lotus seeds, 50g lily bulbs, 1/2 tablespoon glutinous rice, 1/2 tablespoon red beans, 5 honey dates, and honey to taste.
Instructions
1. Wash the lotus seeds, lily bulbs, red beans, and glutinous rice. Peel the sweet potato and cut it into pieces.
2. Put all the ingredients into a pressure cooker and pour in three bowls of water.
3. Close the lid and press the "porridge" button.
4. When the pressure is released, it is ready to eat. Add honey when eating.
Benefits: Beautifies and nourishes the skin, moisturizes the intestines and promotes bowel movement.
