Lotus seeds are a good product for keeping healthy and calming the nerves of the elderly.

　　Folk legend has it that in ancient times, a lady sought treatment from a Taoist nun due to long-term insomnia. The Taoist nun pointed at a lotus flower in the water and said that it looked like a water lily and could cure her insomnia. So the insomniac found lotus pods in the lotus, peeled off the lotus seeds and ate them, and finally fell asleep peacefully. "Red Mansion" Dream "Jianlian Red Date Soup" mentioned in Chapter 52 refers to the lotus seeds produced in Jianning County, Fujian Province, which were a tribute at that time.

　　Lotus seeds are both food and medicine. They are produced in lakes and ponds in warm areas. They are called Xianglian when produced in Hunan and Hulian when produced in Jiangsu. Lotus stamens are the stamens of the lotus, which can nourish the kidneys, clear the heart, stop bleeding and solidify essence. Lotus leaf is the leaf of lotus, which can clear away heat and dampness, stop bleeding and cool blood. Modern research has found that it has certain effects on lowering blood lipids and blood pressure. The lotus chamber is the receptacle of lotus seeds, which has the effect of eliminating blood stasis and stopping bleeding. Lotus seed heart is the young and tender germ in the lotus seed. It has a bitter and cold nature and can clear the heart and reduce fever. The lotus root node is the node of the underground stem of the lotus. It has the function of astringing and stopping bleeding, and it can also remove blood stasis. It is a commonly used medicine to treat vomiting and hemoptysis.

　　Lotus seeds are the mature kernels of the lotus, which return to the spleen, kidney, and heart meridians. They have the functions of nourishing the heart and calming the nerves, strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea, and nourishing the kidneys and strengthening essence. Such as deficiency, restlessness, palpitations, insomnia, spleen deficiency and diarrhea, loss of appetite, Kidney deficiency For spermatorrhea and other symptoms, it is beneficial to eat more lotus seeds. "The Classic" states that lotus seeds "mainly replenish the middle, nourish the mind, and replenish qi and strength." "Supplementary Materials of Materia Medica" states that lotus seeds "make the hair (editor) black and not old". "Compendium of Materia Medica" states that lotus seeds "solidify essence, strengthen bones and muscles, and replenish deficiency and damage."

　　The vitality of lotus seeds is extremely strong. It is said that lotus seeds can still germinate hundreds of years later and have an everlasting momentum. This has triggered many people's reverie that eating more lotus seeds will prolong life.

　　Modern research has proven that, in addition to containing a variety of vitamins and trace elements, lotus seeds also contain substances such as nuciferine and chrysanthemum glycosides, which are beneficial to the treatment of nerve It is effective for conditions such as weakness, chronic gastritis, indigestion, and hypertension. Animal experiments have found that lotus seeds can increase the activity of T lymphocytes in the thymus cortex of rats. Lotus seed polysaccharides can improve the immunosuppressive effect of the chemotherapy drug cyclophosphamide on mice, and can also increase the activity of certain enzymes, which has a certain anti-aging effect.

　　Lotus seeds have a bitter taste and are cold in nature. They have a great effect in clearing the heart and dispelling heat. Nowadays, people often use them as tea, but they should pay attention not to overdo it. People with cold stomachs should not use it, and they should not drink it on an empty stomach. Lotus seeds astringent the intestines and relieve diarrhea, so do not use it for the elderly, weak people, or those with dry and constipated stools. Lotus seeds are astringent and yin-damaging products, so they should not be used if the stool is dry and constipated due to yin deficiency, internal heat, dry intestines and dry blood. Lotus seeds should not be eaten with persimmons and persimmons to prevent aggravation constipate。

　　Anshen Yizhi prescription is used for insomnia, forgetfulness, upset, and anxiety. 20 grams of lotus seed meat, 10 grams of Puzzle seeds, 30 grams of lily, boil over slow fire, add a little sugar, and drink it in the morning and evening.

　　Jianpi Zhidiarrhea Recipe is used for chronic diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, or for poor appetite, nausea, and loose stools caused by radiotherapy and chemotherapy in cancer patients. 20 grams of lotus seeds, 10 grams of coix seed, ground into powder, egg Add 2 to 3 pieces, add boiling water and mix thoroughly. You can add sugar or salt according to your personal taste. Customize the seasonings and steam them into egg custard.

　　Lotus seeds have a bitter taste and are cold in nature. They have a great effect in clearing the heart and dispelling heat. Nowadays, people often use them as tea, but they should pay attention not to overdo it. People with cold stomachs should not use it, and they should not drink it on an empty stomach. Lotus seeds astringent the intestines and relieve diarrhea, so do not use it for the elderly, weak people, or those with dry and constipated stools. Lotus seeds are astringent and yin-damaging products, so they should not be used if the stool is dry and constipated due to yin deficiency, internal heat, dry intestines and dry blood. Lotus seeds should not be eaten with persimmons and persimmons to avoid aggravating constipation.

　　Anshen Yizhi prescription is used for insomnia, forgetfulness, upset, and anxiety. 20 grams of lotus seed meat, 10 grams of Puzzle seeds, 30 grams of lily, boil over slow fire, add a little sugar, and drink it in the morning and evening.

　　Jianpi Zhidiarrhea Recipe is used for chronic diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, or for poor appetite, nausea, and loose stools caused by radiotherapy and chemotherapy in cancer patients. Grind 20 grams of lotus seeds, 10 grams of coix seed into powder, add 2 to 3 eggs, add boiling water and mix thoroughly. You can add sugar or salt according to personal taste, customize the seasoning, and steam it into custard.