The dietary supplement effect of lotus seeds can calm the nerves and resist fatigue.

　　In addition to being a precious nourishing food, lotus seeds are also a wonderful medicine. In traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions, lotus seeds are often called lotus meat or Xianglian meat. Lotus seeds are sweet and mild in nature, and have the effects of nourishing the spleen and stopping diarrhea, nourishing the kidneys and strengthening essence, nourishing the heart and calming the mind. Used to treat spleen deficiency, lack of food, chronic diarrhea, Kidney deficiency , spermatorrhea, enuresis, vaginal discharge, heart and kidney disharmony, palpitations, insomnia and other symptoms. The medicinal value of lotus seeds in nourishing the mind and calming the mind, strengthening the brain and improving intelligence, and eliminating fatigue has been recorded in many medical classics of the past dynasties. For example, it is well documented in "Shen Nong's Materia Medica", "Compendium of Materia Medica", "Compendium of Materia Medica", and "Compendium of Materia Medica".

　　Modern pharmaceutical research has confirmed that lotus seeds are very nutritious, containing 89 mg of calcium per 100 grams and up to 285 mg of phosphorus. Although potassium is less than 2.1 mg, it ranks first among all animal and plant foods. Lotus seeds have many functions such as sedation, heart strengthening, and anti-aging. When lotus seeds are used as health medicine and dietary therapy, the lotus seed core is generally not discarded. Lotus seed core is the green germ in the center of the lotus seed. It is bitter in taste and cold in nature. It has the effects of clearing the heart, removing heat, stopping bleeding and astringent essence. It can treat insomnia, irritability, vomiting and spermatorrhea caused by excessive heart fire. Soak 2 grams of lotus seed core in boiling water and drink it to treat irritability, confusion and depression caused by high fever. Dream It is also used to treat high blood pressure, dizziness, palpitations and insomnia. Lotus seeds have been recognized as a delicious and nourishing product suitable for all ages since ancient times. There are many ways to eat it. It can be used to garnish dishes, make soups, stew soups, make preserves, make pastries, etc. It is a good food supplement.

　　However, lotus seeds are not suitable for everyone, such as those who often constipate People who are not suitable for eating lotus seeds.

　　Diet therapy recommendations

　　Lotus seeds and red dates soup

　　Instructions: 2 large pieces of lotus root, 4 taels of red dates, 2 taels of lotus seeds, and appropriate amount of rock sugar. Peel and cut lotus root into pieces, wash and drain ； Soak the red dates and lotus seeds in water until soft and then scoop them out ； Boil the lotus root cubes, red dates and lotus seeds with rock sugar and water for 1 and a half hours until the ingredients are soft and translucent.

　　Efficacy: It can replenish blood and moisturize skin. It is a medicinal tonic food for long-term fatigue and energy consumption.

　　lotus meat cake

　　Method: 200g each of lotus seed meat and glutinous rice (or rice), stir-fry until fragrant； Poria cocos 100g (peeled). Grind together into fine powder, add appropriate amount of sugar, mix evenly, add water to make it into a puree, steam it, wait for it to cool, flatten and cut into pieces.

　　Efficacy: Poria cocos is a spleen-tonifying and dampness-relieving medicine. When eaten with lotus seed meat and glutinous rice in steamed cakes, it is particularly effective in tonifying the spleen and benefiting the stomach. Used for weak spleen and stomach, inability to digest food, loose stools, etc.

　　Lotus Seed Lily Ophiopogon Soup

　　Instructions: 15g lotus seeds (with core), 30g lily, 12g Ophiopogon japonicus. Add water to decoct and take.

　　Efficacy: This recipe uses cored lotus seeds to soothe the mind and calm the mind. Lily and Ophiopogon japonicus also have the effect of clearing the mind and calming the mind. It is used for residual heat after illness, insufficient heart yin, upset, dry mouth, palpitations and insomnia.