Excuse me: What's the difference between lotus seeds (removing heart) and not removing heart?

Lotus plumule is bitter. If you are afraid of bitterness, it is suggested to cook with others with unintentional suggestions and cover the bitterness with something sweeter.

Second, the name difference

In Chinese medicine, lotus seeds are called lotus seed meat if they are not pitted.

Third, the role difference.

1. Although lotus plumule is bitter, it is cold, bitter and nontoxic, and has the functions of clearing heat, stopping bleeding and relieving cough. It can be used for treating heart failure, shock, upset, thirst, hematemesis, red eye, swelling and pain. Lotus seed core is flushed with water to clear liver, release spleen fire, reduce liver fire, clear summer heat, remove annoyance, promote fluid production and quench thirst.

2, lotus seed heart has good medicinal properties and bitter taste. If you don't mind bitter taste, you can use lotus seeds to bring heart when cooking porridge.

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Matters needing attention in eating lotus seeds

1, lotus plumule should not be eaten with crabs and turtles, otherwise some adverse reactions may occur, and people suffering from colds, constipation and hemorrhoids should not take it. It is best to avoid constipation and bloating.

2. Lotus seeds have been recognized as delicious and nourishing products since ancient times. It can be eaten in many ways, such as side dishes, soups, stews, preserves and cakes. Can be used in combination with other medicines and foods.

3, usually dry stools are difficult to solve, or people with full stomachs should not eat.

4, cleverly go to the lotus seed skin: the lotus seed skin is as thin as paper, and peeling takes time. If you wash the lotus seeds first, then put them in boiling water, add a proper amount of old alkali, stir them evenly, wait a while, and then pour them into the rice washing basket and rub them hard, you can quickly remove the skin of the lotus seeds.

5, storage: fresh lotus seeds are difficult to preserve, and the more effective method is to put them in the refrigerator for quick freezing, but the storage time is not long; A better way is to dry fresh lotus seeds first, so that they can be preserved for a long time. Some dried lotus seeds sold in the market are treated with sulfur, mainly to prevent moth-eaten, but it is not good for human health.

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