The efficacy of drinking lotus seed heart steeped in water
Disease description:
I am 26 years old. This morning, I woke up feeling slightly feverish. A friend mentioned that drinking water infused with lotus seed embryos might help alleviate the symptoms. May I ask the doctor, what are the benefits of drinking water infused with lotus seed embryos?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Lotus seed embryo, the green germ in the center of the lotus seed, has a bitter and cold property and primarily affects the heart and kidney meridians. Drinking lotus seed embryo infused water offers the following health benefits:
1. Clears heart fire and relieves irritability: The lotus seed embryo helps eliminate excess heat from the heart, effectively alleviating symptoms such as insomnia and vivid dreams caused by emotional stress. Especially during summer, when the weather is hot, consuming lotus seed embryo tea can effectively relieve heat, clear heart fire, and reduce feelings of irritability.
2. Lowers blood pressure: Alkaloid components in the lotus seed embryo, such as liensinine, can promote blood vessel dilation and reduce blood pressure, offering certain auxiliary therapeutic benefits for individuals with hypertension.
3. Nourishes the heart and enhances cognitive function: Drinking lotus seed embryo infused water can calm the mind, improve sleep quality, and enhance memory. It also helps increase work efficiency and prevent senile dementia, particularly benefiting middle-aged and elderly individuals as well as those engaged in mentally demanding work.
4. Additional benefits: Lotus seed embryo tea can also stimulate the production of saliva to relieve thirst, promote urination, and help manage symptoms such as frequent urination, abnormal vaginal discharge, frequent nocturnal emissions, or involuntary ejaculation. Additionally, it can help regulate conditions involving blood heat, such as frequent nosebleeds or blood in the stool.
Due to its cold nature, lotus seed embryo is not suitable for long-term consumption by individuals with a cold body constitution, as it may cause gastrointestinal discomfort or diarrhea. Prior to use, it is recommended to consult a physician.
