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

Lotus Plumule, known in TCM as Lian Zi Xin (莲子心), is the dried green embryo of Nelumbo nucifera seeds. These slender green sprouts are hand-selected and fully dried for herbal tea and decoction use. In TCM theory, Lian Zi Xin is bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the heart channel. It is commonly steeped alone or blended with other herbs. This product is sold as a food-grade raw botanical and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Dried lotus seed embryo, a classic TCM raw botanical
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera, plant part seed embryo
• Sourced from Hunan, a well-known lotus-growing region
• Fully dried and hand-selected for even quality
• Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and blended formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically slender, needle-like green embryos with a slightly bitter aroma. The texture is dry and brittle, and brewed tea typically shows a light green-yellow color with a distinctly bitter, clean taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small amount as a standalone bitter herbal tea
• Blend with chrysanthemum or other herbs in cooling teas
• Add to herbal decoctions prepared at home
• Use in seasonal wellness drinks during warm months

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Lian Zi Xin is traditionally used in simple infusions and decoctions, often paired with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or other cooling herbs. It is a common ingredient in summer herbal teas and heart-clearing blends. Traditional preparation involves steeping a small pinch in hot water or simmering briefly with other botanicals.

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