Lotus seed is also a very good traditional Chinese medicine. There is fire in daily life. Eating lotus seed can clear away heat and remove fire. Therefore, lotus seed is popular among people. Do you know the benefits of eating lotus seed? What will happen if you eat too many lotus seeds?
Will eating too many lotus seeds get angry
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Lotus seed itself is a kind of food with cold nature, and the fire in our body is caused by the exuberance of fire in our body. Eating lotus seed will not cause us to get angry, on the contrary, eating lotus seed can help us get rid of fire. In fact, this is just a misunderstanding. If you get angry, you can eat lotus seeds to get rid of the fire.
What happens when you eat too many lotus seeds
1. Gastrointestinal discomfort
Lotus seed has the effect of clearing away heat, reducing fire, detoxifying and removing heat. Excessive consumption will cause discomfort to the gastrointestinal tract, affect the normal function of the gastrointestinal tract, and prone to diarrhea, abdominal pain, abdominal distension and other symptoms.
2. Cause fart
Lotus seed is rich in dietary fiber, which can promote the peristalsis of intestines and stomach. Moderate consumption of lotus seed can relieve constipation, which is conducive to the excretion of defecation and waste gas in the body, but excessive consumption of lotus seed is easy to cause farting.
What are the advantages of eating lotus seeds
1. Nourishing and tonifying deficiency
Lotus seed contains raffinose, which has a good tonic effect. It is a tonic for all ages. It is rich in calcium, which can strengthen muscles and bones, help the body to metabolize protein, fat and sugar, and maintain acid-base balance in the body. It is especially suitable for people with long illness, postpartum and old body deficiency.
2. Protect the heart and brain vessels
Lotus seed is rich in potassium, calcium, and phosphorus. It can expand peripheral blood vessels, increase blood flow, promote blood circulation, and effectively prevent cardiovascular diseases. In addition, alkaloids in lotus seed heart help to strengthen heart and play an anti arrhythmic role. It is a good food therapy for patients with hypertension, heart disease and coronary heart disease.
3. Prevention of gout
Lotus seed is rich in sugar, vitamin E and mineral elements, such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, etc. it can resist acid in the body, regulate water metabolism, promote uric acid excretion, relieve and relieve joint pain, and has a certain auxiliary role in preventing gout attack.
4. Invigorating spleen and stopping diarrhea
Lotus seed can tonify the spleen, astringent can stop diarrhea, can not only tonify the spleen and replenish qi, but also astringent the intestines to stop diarrhea. It can regulate the spleen deficiency, diarrhea for a long time, and loss of appetite. It is mostly used with Codonopsis pilosula, Poria cocos and Atractylodes macrocephala.
5. Nourishing the mind and calming the mind
Lotus seed can nourish the heart and blood, benefit the kidney qi, and calm the nerves. It can regulate the deficiency, palpitation and insomnia caused by heart and kidney disharmony. It is especially suitable for menopausal women. It is often used with Suanzaoren.