Dried White Lotus Seeds Bai Lian Zi 500g Coreless Peeled Herbal Tea and Soup Ingredient

Dried White Lotus Seeds, known in TCM as Bai Lian Zi (白莲子), from Nelumbo nucifera. These coreless, peeled seeds are a classic Chinese herbal food traditionally associated with nourishing the spleen and calming the spirit. In TCM theory, lotus seed is sweet and astringent in flavor and neutral in nature. Commonly simmered in soups, congee, and herbal teas as part of a balanced wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Coreless white lotus seeds with skins polished away for a clean appearance
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera, a staple of Chinese herbal kitchens
• Traditionally associated with spleen nourishment and calming the spirit in TCM
• Versatile dried form suitable for soups, congee, and herbal teas
• Generous 500g pack suited to regular household use

Quality & Sensory

Typically ivory to pale cream in color with a smooth, firm texture and a mild, fresh botanical aroma. When simmered, the seeds typically turn soft and starchy with a gentle, subtly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into sweet soups and desserts such as lotus seed and red bean soup
• Add to congee or rice porridge for a nourishing breakfast
• Brew as a caffeine-free herbal tea, alone or with chrysanthemum and goji
• Include in slow-cooked soups with pork ribs or chicken

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, lotus seed is traditionally used to support the spleen and kidney and to quiet the heart and spirit, often appearing in congee and restorative soups. It is a familiar ingredient in four-herb and eight-herb style soup blends and is commonly paired with red dates, longan, lily bulb, or goji berries. Families often prepare it in summer desserts and cooling tonics.

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