Lotus Plumule Lian Zi Xin 60g Dried Nelumbo nucifera Embryos Traditional Herbal Tea

Lotus Plumule, known in TCM as Lian Zi Xin (莲子心), consists of the dried green embryos of Nelumbo nucifera seeds. Traditionally regarded as bitter in flavor and cold in nature, it is associated with the heart channel in TCM theory. These slender green threads are commonly simmered as a light herbal infusion or blended into decoctions. Store sealed in a cool dry place away from moisture and strong aromas.

Key Selling Points

• Dried lotus seed embryos traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera with slender green embryo threads
• Known in TCM as Lian Zi Xin 莲子心 with a bitter cold profile
• Suitable for simple infusions decoctions and herbal blends
• Sealed bag packaging with a 12 month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically slender thread-like embryos of a fresh green to yellow-green color with a dry brittle texture. The aroma is faintly grassy and the brewed taste is distinctly bitter, often mellowed when paired with other herbs or a small amount of sweetener.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small pinch in hot water as a bitter herbal infusion
• Simmer briefly in decoctions with other cooling herbs
• Blend into herbal tea mixes with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle
• Use in seasonal wellness routines during warm months

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory Lian Zi Xin is traditionally associated with clearing heart heat and calming restlessness, and it has long been used in summer herbal drinks and decoction blends. Traditional preparation involves a brief simmer or steep, often combined with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or lily bulb. It is also traditionally paired with lotus seeds in congee-style preparations.

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