The Efficacy and Benefits of Drinking Lotus Seed Heart Infusion

The seed of the lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) has a bitter and cold property and mainly affects the heart and kidney meridians. Drinking water infused with lotus seed heart offers several health benefits and functions: 1. Clears the heart and relieves irritability, helping to alleviate insomnia caused by mental agitation. Its heat-relieving effect is particularly significant during hot summer months. 2. Clears heart fire and moderates liver fire, providing effective relief for symptoms such as mouth ulcers and sore throat caused by excessive internal heat. 3. Lowers blood pressure: Lotus seed heart contains components such as nuciferine, which have a certain blood pressure-lowering effect. It is suitable for mild hypertension patients as an adjunctive treatment. 4. Promotes diuresis and stimulates production of body fluids, potentially improving gynecological inflammation caused by damp-heat in women, such as frequent urination and abnormal vaginal discharge. However, due to its cold nature, lotus seed heart is not recommended for long-term consumption by individuals with a cold body constitution. Additionally, pregnant women and children should use it cautiously, preferably under the guidance of a physician and in appropriate amounts. Drinking lotus seed heart-infused water is a traditional Chinese medicine practice offering multiple health benefits, yet its consumption should be adjusted according to individual body constitution and seasonal variations.