莲子

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Lián Zǐ · Also known as: 莲实、白莲子

Nature & Flavor

Nature: 平

Flavor: 甘、涩

Meridians: 脾、肾、心

Medicinal Effects

补脾止泻益肾涩精养心安神

Food Forms

煮粥炖汤煮糖水做糕点

Nutritional Value

含蛋白质、淀粉、磷脂、钙、铁、莲心碱等

Daily Usage

6-15g

Suitable Constitutions

气虚质阴虚质

Unsuitable Constitutions

Popular Recipes

莲子百合粥养心安神

银耳莲子羹滋阴润肺

四神汤健脾益胃

Cautions

⚠大便干结者慎用
⚠腹胀者少食

Storage

干燥通风处保存

Modern Research

莲子心中的莲心碱有降压、抗心律失常的作用

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Best Season

四季