The Efficacy and Functions of Lotus Seeds
Disease description:
My mother really likes to cook soup with lotus seeds, saying that it is very good for the body. However, I especially dislike drinking it, as I find it bitter. Could you please tell me what are the health benefits and effects of lotus seeds?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
As a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, lotus seeds possess rich nutritional and therapeutic values. The primary functions and effects of lotus seeds can be summarized as follows:
1. Nourishing the heart and calming the mind: Lotus seeds are rich in various amino acids, minerals, and vitamins, which can nourish the heart and improve sleep quality. They offer good adjunctive therapeutic effects for symptoms such as palpitations and insomnia.
2. Strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea: The starch, protein, and other components in lotus seeds help enhance spleen and stomach functions, providing relief for diarrhea and indigestion caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach.
3. Benefiting the kidneys and consolidating essence: Trace elements such as zinc and iron in lotus seeds are beneficial to the male reproductive system, improving both the quality and quantity of sperm. They offer adjunctive treatment for problems such as nocturnal emission and premature ejaculation caused by kidney deficiency.
Lotus seeds are effective in treating symptoms such as weakness of the spleen and stomach, poor appetite, and diarrhea. At the same time, they can improve sleep quality and alleviate problems such as insomnia and excessive dreaming. Additionally, lotus seeds nourish the kidneys and can help relieve symptoms such as soreness and weakness of the waist and knees and dizziness with tinnitus caused by kidney deficiency.
