Lotus Seed, Dried Lian Zi
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Lotus Seed, Dried Lian Zi 蓮子 Lotus Seed nourishes and calms body and mind. Lotus seed is often cooked in soups, deserts or boiled and served with raw honey. Lotus seeds, called Lian Zi, the mature seed of the water lily, tastes mildly sweet and is astringent.
Crunchy, Mildly Sweet Tasting and Fortifying
Lotus Seed nourishes and calms body and mind. Lotus seed is often cooked in soups, deserts or boiled and served with raw honey. Lotus seeds, called Lian Zi, the mature seed of the water lily, tastes mildly sweet and is astringent. They were brought to China over 2,000 years ago and are a popular food and herbal medicine. In Buddhist traditions, the “Sacred Lotus” flower is a symbol of vitality and purity. The seeds symbolize fertility and renewal, which mirrors their health effects.
Western Medical Research:
According to numerous studies on anti-oxidation in lotus seed and its anti-inflammatory and anti-aging effects, lotus seeds contain the anti-aging enzyme L-isoaspartyl methyltransferase, which helps to repair damaged proteins and kaempferol, a natural flavonoid which prevents inflammation.
Lotus Seeds’ many health benefits include:
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Because lotus seeds are astringent they are used to decrease abnormal fluid leakage due to weakness from organs such as the spleen, kidney and heart. Their energetic effects include:
Traditional Chinese herbalists have used dried lotus seed for treating:
Hot Humid Weather
When the weather is overly hot and humid our bodies are affected, especially heart, which can cause agitation, restlessness and insomnia. The lotus seed inner core is considered cooling. Its isoquinoline alkaloids, which have antispasmodic and calming effects, help to dilate blood vessels, thus reducing blood pressure.
Lotus Seed Nutritional Benefits include:
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