Lotus Plumule Lian Zi Xin 500g Dried Lotus Seed Core Herbal Tea Hunan Origin

Lotus Plumule, known in TCM as Lian Zi Xin (莲子芯), is the dried green embryo of Nelumbo nucifera seeds. These hand-selected Hunan lotus cores are dried for use as a standalone herbal tea or blended with other botanicals. In TCM theory, lotus plumule is bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the heart channel. Store refrigerated and use as part of a balanced herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried lotus seed embryos from Hunan, a recognized lotus-growing region
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera, plant part seed embryo
• In TCM theory bitter and cold, traditionally associated with the heart channel
• Hand-selected and dried, suitable for tea or decoction use
• Sugar-free raw botanical sold as edible agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Typically slender green sprouts with a dry, brittle texture and a fresh vegetal aroma. Brewed lotus plumule tea typically shows a pale green-yellow color with a distinctly bitter, clean taste that softens when blended with sweeter herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small amount as a standalone bitter herbal tea
• Blend with chrysanthemum or other botanicals in herbal infusions
• Simmer briefly in decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Add to summer cooling tea blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, lotus plumule is traditionally used in clear bitter teas, often paired with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or licorice to balance its bitterness. It is a common summer beverage ingredient and is sometimes added to congee or herbal soups in small amounts. Traditionally associated with clearing heart heat and supporting calm during hot seasons.

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