Instant Lotus Root Powder with Red Dates

Instant Lotus Root Powder with Red Dates

　　According to the "Shennong Bencao Jing" (The Classic of Herbal Medicine), lotus root has the effects of clearing heat, promoting fluid production, activating blood circulation, and dispersing blood stasis. Raw lotus root is cold in nature, while cooked lotus root is warm and sweet in flavor. Lotus root is highly nutritious, containing starch, protein, carbohydrates, tannins, and various vitamins and minerals, offering nourishing benefits to the body. Lotus root is rich in tannic acid, which has astringent properties and can constrict blood vessels to help stop bleeding. The dietary fiber in lotus root can stimulate the intestines, treat constipation, promote the elimination of harmful substances, reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and help prevent diabetes and high blood pressure.