The Benefits and Effects of Drinking Lotus Seed and Hawthorn Tea
Disease description:
I have been experiencing loss of appetite and stomach discomfort recently. I heard that drinking water infused with lotus seeds and hawthorn may help. I would like to learn more about the benefits and effects of drinking water infused with lotus seeds and hawthorn.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The benefits and effects of drinking lotus seed and hawthorn infused water mainly include:
1. **Strengthening the spleen and stimulating the appetite**: Hawthorn aids digestion and invigorates the stomach, while lotus seeds nourish the spleen and stop diarrhea. Together, they effectively promote spleen and stomach function, enhance appetite, and significantly improve diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency.
2. **Benefiting the kidneys and consolidating essence**: Both hawthorn and lotus seeds have the effect of nourishing the kidneys and consolidating essence. This combination is especially suitable for individuals experiencing symptoms such as soreness and weakness in the waist and knees, and general fatigue caused by kidney deficiency.
3. **Nourishing the heart and calming the mind**: Lotus seed core calms the heart and soothes the mind, while hawthorn alleviates anxiety. Together, they help improve restlessness, insomnia, and frequent dreaming.
4. **Clearing heat and resolving dampness**: Drinking lotus seed core and hawthorn infused water also helps clear heat and resolve dampness, assisting in relieving spleen fire, clearing heart fire, and soothing liver fire.
