The efficacy and function of red lotus seeds

Red-skinned lotus seeds are very beneficial for the conditioning of internal organs. They can promote blood circulation and are also very effective in preventing nasopharyngeal cancer. They have good anti-cancer effects. In addition, for men, they have the effect of nourishing and replenishing the body, and can also play a certain role in preventing premature ejaculation. For patients with hypertension, eating some properly can stabilize and lower blood pressure. It also has a good brain-enhancing effect.

The efficacy and function of red lotus seeds

1. Anti-cancer

Lotus seeds are good at replenishing the deficiencies of the five internal organs, promoting the flow of Qi and blood in the twelve meridians, making Qi and blood flow smoothly and not rot. The nitrate oxide contained in lotus seeds has an inhibitory effect on nasopharyngeal carcinoma. All of this constitutes the nutritional and health-care function of lotus seeds in preventing and fighting cancer.

2. Nourishing and replenishing the body, stopping nocturnal emission and astringing semen

The raffinose contained in lotus seeds is a tonic suitable for all ages. It is a common nutritional supplement for those who have been ill for a long time, those who have just given birth or are elderly and weak. The alkaloids in lotus seeds have the effect of calming sexual desire. For young people who have frequent dreams, frequent nocturnal emissions or spermatorrhea, taking lotus seeds has a good effect in stopping nocturnal emissions and astringing spermatorrhea.

3. Lowers blood pressure

The crystals of nelumbinine extracted from lotus seed core have a short-term blood pressure lowering effect. When changed into quaternary ammonium salt, it has a strong and lasting blood pressure lowering effect. Oxymethyl-liesinine methyl sulfate quaternary ammonium salt has a strong and lasting blocking effect on the vagus ganglion, but it does not cause lasting blood pressure reduction through the vagus nerve; both the spinal cat and dog head cross-circulation tests indicate that its antihypertensive mechanism is mainly peripheral. The non-crystalline bioalkali Nn-9 in lotus seed core has a strong antihypertensive effect. Intravenous injection of 1 to 2 mg/kg in anesthetized cats can reduce the original blood pressure level by about 50% and maintain it for 2 to 3 hours; the dog's blood pressure recovers in half an hour; but the rabbit's blood pressure does not drop. There is rapid tolerance. Further experiments have shown that the blood pressure lowering mechanism of this bioalkaloid is mainly to release histamine, which causes peripheral vasodilation, and is secondly related to neural factors.

4. Brain Health

Regular consumption by middle-aged and elderly people, especially those who do mental work, can improve brain health, enhance memory, increase work efficiency, and prevent the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease.

5. Strengthen the heart and calm the mind

The bioalkalis contained in lotus seed core have a significant cardiotonic effect, and lotus core alkaloids have a strong anti-calcium and anti-arrhythmic effect; the green core in the center of the lotus seed is called the lotus seed core, which contains a variety of bioalkalis such as lotus analgesic and isoleucine. It tastes extremely bitter, has the function of clearing away heat and purging fire, and has a significant cardiotonic effect.

6. Clear your mind and remove spots

Lotus seeds with heart can clear heart fire and remove freckles, but they should not be boiled for a long time.