Why do we eat lotus root during the Mid-Autumn Festival? When does the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday start in 2019?
Introduction: The Mid-Autumn Festival falls in autumn, and there are many food customs during the Mid-Autumn Festival. So why do we eat lotus root during the Mid-Autumn Festival? When does the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday start in 2019? Autumn is a season of harvest, with the fragrance of flowers and fruits everywhere. Every day should be happy in such a good season. Come to Shuimoxiansheng.com to learn about every day of the eighth lunar month in 2019.Why do we eat lotus root during the Mid-Autumn Festival?Before the Mid-Autumn Festival, lotus roots are available in large quantities. In Compendium of Materia Medica, Li Shizhen called lotus root a "spiritual root" that is sweet and non-toxic. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that raw lotus root is cold in nature, can clear away heat and relieve restlessness, cool blood, stop bleeding and disperse blood stasis; cooked lotus root is warm in nature, can nourish the heart and produce blood, nourish and strengthen the body, and strengthen the spleen and stomach. Early August of the lunar calendar is the best season to eat lotus root.In addition to eating mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival, people in Hefei also eat Baohe's "selfless lotus root". Legend has it that in Bao Zheng's later years, Emperor Renzong wanted to reward his meritorious officials and give half of the city of Hefei to Bao Zheng. Bao Gong wanted his descendants to be self-reliant and refused the emperor's reward for the village. But Renzong insisted on bestowing the title, and finally gave him a section of the moat. The emperor has spoken his mind, and if you don't accept the title, you will be guilty of disobeying his order. Bao Gong had no choice but to accept the title, but he felt very uneasy. Seeing the lotus roots in the moat, after repeated consideration, he made regulations on the lotus roots: the lotus roots can be eaten but cannot be sold, Bao Zheng is iron-willed but the lotus roots are not private. It’s strange that the lotus roots in other places are still connected by threads, but the lotus roots in Baohe River have no threads. From then on, a proverb was left in Hefei area: "Baohe lotus root - no silk (private)". Bao Zheng's descendants strictly abide by Bao Zheng's legacy and taste Baohe lotus root with rock sugar on Mid-Autumn Festival to show their "selfless and selfless" character. The lotus roots in Bao River are only given to neighbors to eat and never sold. People competed to emulate this virtue, and it became a custom. When does the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday start in 2019?The holiday starts from September 13th (Mid-Autumn Festival) to September 15th, a total of three days, and we will go back to work on September 16th (Monday).2019 Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday Planning Guide: From September 9 to September 12, 2019, take 4 days off, and together with the weekend of September 7 and September 8, you can have a total of 9 days of holiday for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Benefits of eating lotus root during the Mid-Autumn Festival:Expectorant, cough suppressant and asthma preventionFresh lotus root juice can also be used to treat respiratory diseases such as cough, asthma and pneumonia. Hot lotus root tea has the effect of relieving cough and removing phlegm. Nourishes blood, nourishes spirit and aids digestion Fresh lotus root is rich in trace elements such as copper, iron, potassium, zinc, magnesium and manganese. Among tuber foods, lotus root has a higher iron content, so it is most suitable for people with iron deficiency anemia. The various trace elements in lotus root are beneficial to the production of red blood cells and keep muscles and nerves functioning properly. In addition, these nutrients help secrete digestive enzymes and improve digestion. Stabilize heart rate and lower blood pressure The sodium-potassium ratio in lotus root is 1:5. The low sodium and high potassium content is beneficial for regulating blood pressure and heart rate, and is beneficial to the heart and overall health. Vitamin K supplementation to prevent bleeding Lotus root is rich in vitamin K, which has a hemostatic effect. Drinking fresh lotus root juice can help prevent bleeding. The eight-character destiny is predetermined for each person after birth. Knowing your fortune in advance can make your future life smoother. To calculate your fortune for the next ten years, please click on the "Excellent Calculation" below to get an advance prediction. I wish you a smooth life! |
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