Dish medicine from lotus seeds

Lotus seeds are a familiar food in the lives of Vietnamese people, and they are also a precious medicine in traditional medicine. Not only are they rich in nutrients, but lotus seeds also have the effects of nourishing the mind, calming the spirit, aiding digestion, strengthening the kidneys, supporting better sleep, and enhancing overall health.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, lotus seeds (lian ren) have a sweet taste and are neutral in nature, and they belong to the heart, spleen, and kidney meridians. Lotus seeds have the effects of tonifying the spleen, nourishing the heart, benefiting the kidneys, consolidating essence, calming the mind, and supporting the treatment of insomnia, palpitations, prolonged diarrhea, and physical weakness. According to modern nutrition, lotus seeds are rich in protein, carbohydrates, fiber, B vitamins, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Some active ingredients in lotus seeds also have antioxidant effects, support nerve relaxation, and improve sleep quality. According to Dr. Nguyen Thanh Vuong, an internal medicine doctor from the Traditional Medicine Department, Hanoi University of Medicine, some lotus seed-based medicinal dishes are easy to prepare and suitable for body nourishment, specifically: 2.1. Lean meat and lotus seed porridge Ingredients: 50g of ...