Lotus root is the thick underground stem of lotus, which can be taken. Some people say it's Indian, others think it's China. The key of lotus root field is to plant lotus root in reed field. Lotus root is produced in China and Hubei, and belongs to one of the Eight Immortals of Water.
Clearing heat and cooling blood:
Lotus root is cold, has the effect of clearing heat and cooling blood, and can be used to treat sexual fever symptoms; Lotus root is sweet and moist, which is especially beneficial to people with dry mouth, nosebleed, hemoptysis and hot bleeding. Moisten intestines to treat diarrhea, strengthen spleen and nourish stomach;
Lotus root contains mucin and dietary fiber, which can be fused with cholate in human body, cholesterol and triglyceride in food, so that it can be excreted from excrement, thus reducing the digestion and absorption of long-chain fatty acids. Lotus root releases a unique fragrance, which, combined with tannin, has certain functions of strengthening the spleen and stomach, treating diarrhea, stimulating appetite, promoting digestion, strengthening the spleen and appetizing, and helping people with poor appetite recover as soon as possible.
Nourishing blood and promoting granulation: Lotus root is nutritious and contains nutrients such as iron and calcium. Green plant protein, vitamins and cassava starch are also rich and colorful, which have obvious functions of nourishing blood gas and improving human immunity. Therefore, Chinese medicine calls it: "the main tonic, calming the heart and calming the nerves, nourishing blood." Promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis: Lotus root contains a lot of tannic acid, which has the effect of contracting blood vessels and can be used to promote blood circulation. Lotus root can also promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that promoting blood circulation without leaving blood stasis is the top grade of dietotherapy for heatstroke.
Old rock sugar lotus root is a dish suitable for all ages. The key raw materials are lotus root and fermented wine, and the seasoning is old rock sugar, which tastes very tender. Raw materials: 2 lotus roots, fermented grains 1 bowl. Seasoning: the amount of old rock sugar is appropriate. Wash the steamed rice and soak for 4 hours. Wash and peel the lotus root, cut off the front development, pour it into steamed rice and shake it gently to make it firm. Fix the seal with a wooden sign to make the front end of the cut lotus root develop. Put the lotus root in a dish and add water to cook it, take it down and cut it into pieces, and pile it in a dish. Add some water to the pot, soak the old crystal sugar, and then pour it on the cut duck gizzard.