Composition and efficacy of lotus seed

2014-03-11 classification: efficacy, chemical composition 0 people commented that lotus seed is the dry mature seed of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn Semen Nelumbinis [chemical components of lotus seeds] mainly contains protein, fat, carbohydrate, polysaccharide compounds, flavonoids, vitamins and minerals Polysaccharides, including arabinose, galactose, mannose and glucose, are composed of high branched units with a molar ratio of 3:3.9:1:2.1 Flavonoids include quercetin, rutin and hyperin Vitamins include vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and niacin Minerals include potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, copper, selenium, etc [determination ingredients of lotus seed] the main determination of polysaccharides and total flavonoids in health food containing lotus seed [main functions of lotus seed] it has the functions of improving sleep, calming, strengthening heart, anti-aging, etc.