Whether or not you can eat raw lotus seedpods for a cold depends on the specific type of cold. Raw lotus seed can be eaten properly for wind-heat colds; it is not recommended for wind-cold colds, as it may aggravate the discomfort and is not conducive to early recovery. Raw lotus seed includes two parts: the lotus seed and the lotus room, in which the lotus room has the effect of stopping bleeding and removing blood stasis, and the lotus seed has the effect of stopping diarrhea and tonifying the spleen, benefiting the kidneys and astringent essence, and nourishing the heart and tranquillizing the mind. It is rich in nutrients, such as protein, fat, unsaturated fatty acids, carbohydrates, dietary fiber and vitamins. Raw lotus seedling is cold in nature, and it is not recommended for people with cold spleen and stomach and low immunity. For patients with colds, belonging to the wind-cold cold is not recommended to eat, easy to lead to the body of cold gas gathered increased, aggravate the symptoms of colds, is not conducive to the recovery of the disease. The wind-heat cold patients can be appropriate to eat raw lotus seedling, can help replenish nutrients, remove the body’s accumulation of fire and heat, and promote the early recovery of cold symptoms. It is recommended not to blindly choose food during the cold, according to the specific circumstances under the guidance of the doctor to eat, to avoid bad diet to prolong the course of the cold.