Red lotus seed and white lotus seed are both lotus seeds, for the lotus plant lotus seeds, red lotus seed after processing and peeling became white lotus seed, there is no difference between the two in terms of medication.
Lotus seed taste sweet and astringent, nature flat, to the spleen, kidney, heart meridian, has the spleen to stop diarrhea, stop belt, benefit the kidney and essence, nourish the heart and tranquilize the role of the spirit. It can be used to treat long term diarrhea and dysentery due to spleen deficiency, spermatorrhea due to kidney deficiency, spermatorrhea, urinary incontinence, etc. It can also be used for women’s disintegration (excessive menstrual flow or dripping), restlessness of the heart and mind, palpitations and insomnia and other ailments. Red lotus seed and white lotus seed can be either decocted or eaten directly.
As red lotus seed and white lotus seed are astringent in nature, they are not suitable for patients with deficiency of the spleen in the middle and fullness of the body, or with dryness and knotting of the bowels. The efficacy of single medicine is limited. If you are not feeling well, it is recommended to use the medicine under the guidance of a professional Chinese medicine practitioner.