Snow lotus seeds, also known as snow lotus fruit, are native to the snow-capped mountains of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. They are a natural embryo fruit with a crystal-clear appearance and a delicious taste rich in collagen, protein, keratin, and amino acids. According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, snow lotus seeds have the effects of warming, dispelling phlegm, antibacterial, promoting blood circulation, lowering blood pressure, and nourishing the heart. They are also known for their liver-protecting, lung-nourishing, and beauty-enhancing properties.

Snow lotus seeds are high in energy and low in fat, making them ideal for weight loss. They also have the effects of nourishing yin, nourishing the face, clearing heat, relieving summer heat, nourishing the heart, promoting blood circulation, clearing the liver, improving eyesight, clearing acne, promoting bowel movements, diuresis, refreshing the mind, and replenishing qi. Snow lotus seeds are crystal clear, colorless, and tasteless. After cooking, they have a high viscosity and a good mouthfeel, making them a nutritious food. Snow lotus seeds were once a delicacy offered to the royal family and nobility.

To cook snow lotus seeds:

Soak them in water overnight, then stew them with rock sugar in fresh water or simmer over low heat for 40 minutes the next day. They can also be cooked into a sweet soup with bird's nest, goji berries, or other fruits.