How much is the lotus root per jin? Is there any taboo in eating?

Lotus root, also known as ginseng, sweet potato, etc., is a rare Chinese herbal medicine, with refreshing, appetizing food, tonifying liver and kidney deficiency, strengthening waist and knees muscles and bones, so it is loved by people. Although the ground lotus root was called lotus root and looked similar to lotus root, it was not lotus root. Instead, it was much smaller than lotus root. It was the root of a plant. So how much is a catty of lotus root in the market? What are the taboos?

1. The price of lotus root

Although ground lotus root is a kind of precious Chinese herbal medicine, but different from ginseng ganoderma lucidum and other precious herbs, its price is very close to the people, this may also be related to its tenacious vitality, give it a little land, it will be deeply rooted in it, vigorous growth, even if no care and mining, it also in its own side of the land "hard work," year after year, ready to launch.

Generally, the price of dried common ground lotus root in the market is about 20 yuan a catty. Of course, its price must also be related to its origin and quality. If it is ground lotus root produced in Xizang alpine area, the quality is excellent, and the price is about 150 yuan a catty. The specific price is subject to the market, and it cannot be generalized.

Now on the market to lotus varieties, quality is not nearly the same, there are many illegal businesses shoddy, access to profits, in the selection of lotus must pay more attention. Fresh ground lotus root is generally milky white, similar to white jade, while dried products are generally khaki, and will show the appearance of shrinkage; general appearance without wormholes, or moldy, black spots of ground lotus root, is the better quality of ground lotus root; in the selection of ground lotus root, must smell, normal ground lotus root will have a fragrance, and fake will not have this fragrance.

II. Taboo of ground lotus root

Lotus root contains more than 20 kinds of trace elements, 18 kinds of amino acids, phenols, carbohydrates and other nutrients needed by human body. It is especially suitable for women to eat vegetables before and after childbirth, and its health care function is extremely significant. It is recorded in detail in Jiayou Materia Medica of Song Dynasty. Regular consumption of ginseng has a special effect of inhibiting cancer cell proliferation and weight loss, so lotus root also enjoys the reputation of "vegetable treasures". Although lotus root has many benefits, there are also some related taboos. People with weak spleen and stomach, diarrhea and abdominal pain are not suitable for taking lotus root. Rheumatic arthritis, children and people with cold and fever are also not suitable for taking lotus root, otherwise they will aggravate the disease.

Lotus root is a treasure all over the body, spring and summer can pick tender stems and leaves, eating methods are very diverse, but mainly eat white crispy tender circular fleshy ginseng dug out after late autumn, there is a dish is crispy fried ginseng, unique flavor, crispy fragrance, can be called a unique dish, taste fragrance when eating, refreshing.

The above is about some of the relevant knowledge of the lotus root, interested friends can go to the market to see if there is a sale of this traditional Chinese medicine, try the flavor of the lotus root.