Lotus seed is both a food and a medicine, and with calm medicinal properties, it can be taken in moderation during menstruation. It is effective in tonifying the spleen and stopping diarrhea, nourishing the heart and tranquilizing the mind, and benefiting the kidney and astringent essence, etc. If there is a need for medication, it is recommended that it be taken under the guidance of a doctor.
Lotus seed, sweet, astringent and neutral in nature, belongs to spleen, kidney and heart meridians. It is effective in tonifying the spleen to stop diarrhea, nourishing the heart to tranquilize the mind, benefiting the kidney and astringent essence, and stopping leucorrhea. It is suitable for weak spleen and stomach, lack of desire for food and drink, loose stools, deficiency vexation (vexation caused by deficiency heat in the body), palpitation and insomnia, turbid urine (cloudy urine like white slurry), dreaming and ejaculation, and scanty and voluminous white tapes.
The contraindications and adverse reactions of Lotus Seed are not clear. If you need to use lotus seed to cure or regulate the body, it is recommended to use medication reasonably under the guidance of a physician.