Lotus seed bitter is usually caused by the lotus seed heart is not removed, generally can still be taken, but should avoid taking spoiled, moldy lotus seed, at the same time, lotus seed needs to be taken under the guidance of the Chinese medicine practitioner’s identification.
Lotus seed is the dried mature seeds of the lotus plant of the water lily family. Lotus seed gas is slight, taste sweet, astringent, flat, lotus seed heart taste bitter. Bitter lotus seed, as long as it is not caused by spoilage, mold, generally can be taken normally, will not affect human health.
According to Chinese medicine, lotus seed has the effect of tonifying the spleen and stopping diarrhea, stopping the band, benefiting the kidney and astringent essence, nourishing the heart and tranquilizing the mind, and is mainly used for treating diarrhea of spleen deficiency, band, spermatorrhea, and palpitations and insomnia. It is mainly used for decoction soup for internal use, can also be used to make pills, loose after taking, but the lotus seed has the effect of astringent, stool dry patients need to avoid taking, so as not to lead to aggravation of the condition.
Lotus seed is commonly used in clinical practice, if you need to take lotus seed to treat diseases or regulate the body, should be taken under the guidance of a doctor to avoid the risk of medication.