When did lotus root come into being?

Lotus root is divided into south lotus root and north lotus root, and the planting time and harvesting time are different. South lotus root has seven holes, and the general planting time is February; Lotus roots in the north are mostly nine holes, and the planting time is generally in April-May.

Lotus roots planted in the south can be harvested at the end of May, and then the next batch can be planted in July. Lotus roots in the north will not be harvested until September or 10, and the next planting will wait until the next year, so the output of lotus roots in the south is greater than that in the north.

Now the planting technology is very developed, basically you can eat lotus roots all year round, but in fact, most lotus roots really mature in autumn, and lotus roots are usually dug from September to 10.

In addition, according to the variety and growth environment of lotus root, the maturity time of lotus root is also different. Some may be available in July and August, and some lotus roots may still be available after wintering.

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Efficacy and function of lotus root;

1, clearing heat and cooling blood

Lotus root is cold, has the effect of clearing heat and cooling blood, and can be used to treat heatstroke; Lotus root is sweet and light, which is especially beneficial to people with fever, thirst, epistaxis and hemoptysis.

2, laxative, spleen appetizer

Lotus root contains mucin and dietary fiber, which can be combined with cholate in human body, cholesterol and triglyceride in food, so that it can be excreted from feces, thus reducing the absorption of lipids.

Lotus root gives off a unique fragrance, and also contains tannin, which has certain functions of invigorating spleen, stopping diarrhea, stimulating appetite, promoting digestion, stimulating appetite and strengthening the body, and is beneficial to the recovery of people with poor appetite.

3. tonify qi and blood:

Lotus root is rich in trace elements such as copper, iron, potassium, zinc, magnesium, manganese, etc. It is also rich in protein, vitamins and starch, which has obvious functions of invigorating qi and blood and enhancing human immunity.

Especially in tuber foods, lotus root has a high iron content, and people with iron deficiency anemia are most suitable for eating lotus root. Lotus root starch is a good product for nourishing yin and blood, and it is easy to be absorbed. People with anemia, fatigue and loss of appetite can take it, which has the functions of resisting anemia and promoting blood production. Therefore, Chinese medicine calls it: "the Lord nourishes the spirit, benefiting qi and tonifying deficiency."

4. Stop bleeding and remove blood stasis

Lotus root node contains tannic acid and vitamin K, which has the effect of contracting blood vessels. Fresh lotus root is cold, and it is mostly used to cool blood and stop bleeding. For nosebleeds, hemoptysis and blood in sputum, it can be decocted with fresh lotus root, fresh cogongrass rhizome water or raw arborvitae leaves. Lotus root can also cool blood and disperse blood. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it can stop bleeding without leaving blood stasis, which is a good diet for fever.

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