What are the benefits of eating lotus root?

1, hemostasis: the connection part of lotus root is very nutritious, containing tannic acid and vitamin K. Lotus root knot can constrict blood vessels, and fresh lotus root is cold, so it is mostly used to cool blood and stop bleeding. For nosebleeds, hemoptysis and blood in sputum, it can be decocted with fresh lotus root, fresh cogongrass rhizome water or raw arborvitae leaves.

2, stasis: the ancient book said: "Lotus root juice can eliminate stasis. Therefore, eating raw lotus root or mashing juice wine can break blood and remove blood stasis, reduce swelling and detoxify. Chinese medicine believes that stopping bleeding without leaving blood stasis is a good dietotherapy method.

3, laxative: Lotus root has high nutritional value, contains dietary fiber and mucin, and the calorie content of lotus root is not high, so it can control weight, help reduce blood sugar, triglyceride and cholesterol levels, promote intestinal peristalsis, and prevent constipation and hemorrhoids. Fresh lotus root and ginger juice can also treat intestinal inflammation.

4. Nourishing blood and promoting granulation: Lotus root contains nutrients such as potassium, zinc, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese and a lot of protein, vitamins and starch, which can replenish qi and blood and enhance human immunity. Especially in tuber foods, lotus root has a high iron content, and people with iron deficiency anemia are most suitable for eating lotus root. Lotus root starch is a good product for nourishing yin and blood, and it is easy to be absorbed. People with anemia, fatigue and loss of appetite can take it, which has the functions of resisting anemia and promoting blood production.