Overview of the efficacy and functions of lotus root joints

The lotus root node is the connecting part of the lotus root. It is rich in dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals. It has the functions of clearing away heat and cooling blood, strengthening the spleen and appetizing, stopping bleeding and dissipating blood stasis.Its main functions include promoting digestion, improving anemia, assisting in lowering blood pressure and enhancing immunity. It is especially suitable for people who are relieving the heat in summer or who are physically weak.The secondary effects include antioxidant and fatigue relief, but it should be noted that people with spleen and stomach deficiency should not consume excessive amounts.The following will provide detailed explanations in terms of nutritional value, medicinal value and consumption suggestions.

1. Nutritional value of lotus root knots

Lotus root knots are rich inmucinanddietary fiber, can promote intestinal peristalsis and help digestion.Each 100 grams of lotus root contains 44 mg of vitamin C, 243 mg of potassium, and 1.4 mg of iron (see table below), which is beneficial to improving anemia and regulating electrolyte balance.Its low-calorie properties (approximately 70 kcal/100 grams) are also suitable for people who want to lose weight.In addition, the polyphenols in lotus root nodes have antioxidant effects and can delay cell aging.

2. Medicinal value of lotus root festival

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that lotus root joints are cool in nature and sweet in taste, and can be used in the heart, spleen and stomach meridians.Stop bleeding and disperse blood stasisandClear away heat and promote fluid production."Compendium of Materia Medica" records that it "relieves heat and toxins, eliminates blood stasis" and is suitable for symptoms such as hemoptysis and epistaxis.Modern research shows that its tannin content can constrict blood vessels and help relieve minor bleeding.In addition, drinking lotus root sections boiled in water can relieve thirst during summer heat, and stewing with rock sugar can also moisten the lungs and relieve coughs.

3. Food Suggestions and Precautions

Lotus root festival can be eaten cold, soup or stir-fried, such asLotus root festival pork ribs soupIt can nourish the spleen and stomach, suitable for autumn and winter.However, due to its cool nature, those with spleen and stomach deficiency should be combined with ginger slices or red dates to neutralize the cold nature.In addition, the skin of lotus root joints is easy to retain sediment, so it is recommended to clean it with a brush.It should be noted that although lotus root joints have an auxiliary antihypertensive effect, they cannot replace drug treatment.

Summary

As an ingredient with the same origin as medicine and food, lotus root joints have both nutritional and medicinal value, and are especially suitable for people who relieve heat or anemia in summer.Reasonable consumption can promote health, but cooking methods need to be adjusted according to your physical condition.Although it has many effects, it needs to be treated rationally to avoid exaggerating the effects.Adding an appropriate amount of lotus root knots to your daily diet can add a variety of choices to your healthy diet.

Citing sources

1. "Compendium of Materia Medica" Li Shizhen
2. Chinese Food Composition List (6th Edition)·Peking University Medical Press