（一）上主补中焦，养神，益气力，除百病。久服轻身耐寒，不饥延年。〔卷〕
（二）生食则主治霍乱后虚渴、烦闷、不能食。长服生肌肉，令人心喜悦。〔卷·嘉〕
（三）案经∶神仙家重之，功不可说。其子能益气，即神仙之食，不可具说。〔卷〕
（四）凡产后诸忌，生冷物不食。唯藕不同生类也。为能散血之故。但美即而已，可以
代
粮。〔卷·嘉〕
（五）（又），蒸食甚补益（五脏，实）下焦，令肠胃肥浓，益气力。与蜜食相宜，令腹
中不
生诸虫。〔卷·嘉〕
（六）（亦可休粮）。仙家有贮石莲子及干藕经千年者，食之不饥，轻身能飞，至妙。世
人
何可得之。凡男子食，须蒸熟服之，生吃损血。〔卷·嘉〕
（一）上主治五脏不足，伤中气绝，利益十二经脉、廿五络血气。生吃（微）动气，蒸
熟为
上。〔卷·心·嘉〕
（二）又方，（熟）去心，曝干为末，着蜡及蜜，等分为丸服。（日服三十丸），令（人）
不饥。学仙人最为胜。〔卷·嘉〕
（三）若雁腹中者，空腹服之七枚，身轻，能登高涉远。采其雁（食）之，或粪于野田
中，经年犹生。〔卷·嘉〕
（四）又，或于山岩石下息、粪中者。不逢阴雨，数年不坏。〔卷·嘉〕
（五）又，诸飞鸟及猿猴，藏之于石室之内，其猿、鸟死后，经数百年者，取得之服，
永世不老也。〔卷·嘉〕
（六）其子房及叶皆破血。〔卷·嘉〕
（七）又，根停久者，即有紫色。叶亦有褐色，多采食之，令人能变黑如 。〔卷〕
(1) It primarily tonifies the Middle Jiao (Middle Burner), nourishes the Spirit (Shen), strengthens Qi and strength, and eliminates various diseases. Long-term consumption makes the body light, cold-resistant, free from hunger, and extends longevity. [Volume]
(2) Consumed raw, it mainly treats post-dysentery deficiency-thirst, restlessness, and anorexia. Long-term consumption promotes muscle growth and brings joy to the heart. [Volume · Jia]
(3) According to records: Immortals highly value it; its efficacy cannot be fully described. Its seeds can benefit Qi; they are food of immortals, which cannot be exhaustively explained. [Volume]
(4) Regarding all dietary taboos after childbirth, raw and cold foods are avoided. However, lotus root is different from other raw/cold items because it can dissipate blood stasis. As long as it is delicious, it can be eaten and may even serve as a substitute for grain. [Volume · Jia]
(5) Additionally, steamed lotus root greatly benefits the Five Zang Organs, fills the Lower Jiao (Lower Burner), thickens the intestines and stomach, and enhances Qi and strength. Eating it with honey is suitable, preventing the generation of various intestinal parasites in the abdomen. [Volume · Jia]
(6) It can also be used for Bigu (grain avoidance). Immortals store Shi Lian Zi (Stone Lotus Seeds) and dried lotus roots for thousands of years; consuming them prevents hunger, makes the body light and capable of flight, which is extremely wondrous. How can ordinary people obtain such things? For men, it must be steamed before consumption; eating it raw damages the blood. [Volume · Jia]
(1) It mainly treats insufficiency of the Five Zang Organs, severance of Zhong Qi (Middle Qi), and benefits the Qi and Blood of the Twelve Meridians and Twenty-Five Collaterals. Raw consumption slightly moves Qi, while steaming is superior. [Volume · Xin · Jia]
(2) Another prescription: (after cooking), remove the plumule, dry it in the sun, grind into powder, mix with wax and honey in equal parts, and form pills. (Take thirty pills daily) to prevent hunger. This is the best method for learning the way of immortals. [Volume · Jia]
(3) If obtained from the belly of a goose, take seven pieces on an empty stomach; the body becomes light, enabling one to climb high and travel far. Collect those eaten by geese or found in wild field manure; they remain viable after a year. [Volume · Jia]
(4) Additionally, some grow under rocks in resting places or manure. If not exposed to rain and yin dampness, they do not spoil for several years. [Volume · Jia]
(5) Furthermore, various flying birds and monkeys hide them in stone chambers. After the monkeys and birds die, if taken out after hundreds of years and consumed, one will never age. [Volume · Jia]
(6) Both the seed pod and leaves break blood stasis. [Volume · Jia]
(7) Additionally, roots stored for a long time turn purple. Leaves may also turn brown. Frequent consumption can turn hair black as ink. [Volume]