Euryale ferox is an annual aquatic herb. Distributed in northern and southern provinces of China, born in ponds and lakes. Euryale ferox contains starch and is used in food, wine making and non-staple food production. Medicinal, it has the functions of invigorating spleen and kidney and astringent essence. Whole grass can be used as pig feed and green manure.

The difference between Euryale ferox and lotus seed;

1, color distinction: Gordon Euryale tends to be black, while lotus seeds are dark brown.

2. According to the records of Chinese medicinal materials, they are two kinds of medicinal materials with different tastes;

3. From the functional analysis, the two are similar. Euryale ferox has a good effect of tonifying kidney, consolidating essence and eliminating dampness. Lotus seeds also have the remarkable effects of clearing the heart and strengthening the spleen, nourishing the heart and calming the nerves, and tonifying the kidney.

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In addition, Euryale ferox and lotus seeds have edible value:

1. Edible value of Euryale ferox: Euryale ferox is recognized as one of tonic foods, especially in autumn tonic season. Gordon Euryale is rich in minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and potassium, which will greatly improve the quality of food for people with nocturnal emission and urinary incontinence.

2, the edible value of lotus seeds: Lotus seeds are also very high in nutrients, not only rich in carbohydrates, but also high in minerals, and the edible effect of lotus seeds is very good, which can not only play a nourishing role, but also play a role in consolidating the foundation. Lotus seeds are very valuable because of their bitter taste, calming the heart, calming the middle, solidifying the essence, moistening the lungs and relieving cough.

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