Zhengzhou Specialty 郑州十大历史名产@郑州莲藕

Lotus is a traditional flower in central plains. Zhengzhou has a long history of lotus cultivation. Lotus seeds dating back to 5,000 years ago were unearthed in Dahe village in the northern suburb of Zhengzhou, where is the main production of lotus root today.

荷花是中州传统名花。郑州荷花栽培历史悠久，北郊大河村出土有5000年前的莲籽，至今郑州郊区仍是河南主要产莲藕区之一。

In addition to beautify the water and the environment, edify people's sentiment, lotus but also can be used as medicine, which is beneficial to people’s complexion and could clear away heat and toxic material in people’s body.

除美化水面、美化环境、陶冶人们的情操外，还能入药，有益色驻颜、清心凉血、解热毒功能。

The 6th lunar month is the lotus blooming season, and as so it is called lotus month. In the folk, there is the custom that made the 6th lunar month as lotus birthday.

农历6月是荷花盛开的季节，因此称为荷月，民间习俗把农历6月24日定为荷花生日。

Lotus can be made as delicious cooks while lotus seed has the function of makes people keep calm and reduce the pressure.

藕可作美味可口的菜肴，而莲子是滋补佳品，有镇静、强心、降压的作用。