Lotus Plumule (Nelumbo nucifera) — Dried Lotus Seed Heart for Herbal Tea, 500g
$10.62
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Description
Lotus Plumule (Nelumbo nucifera), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Lián Zǐ Xīn (莲子心), is the dried green embryo and radicle found inside the lotus seed. For centuries it has been prized as a bitter, cooling herb used to clear heat, calm the spirit, and support the Heart and Kidney channels. Its nature is bitter and cold, making it a focused yet gentle herb for soothing internal heat and settling restlessness.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional bitter-cooling food herb
- Dried lotus seed heart (plumule)
- Nelumbo nucifera botanical identity
- Suitable for steeping as a daily tea
- 500g bulk pack, Grade One quality
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its slender, curled green form, crisp texture, and faint grassy aroma. When steeped in hot water, the plumule releases a distinctly bitter, clean flavor with a subtle vegetal undertone, producing a pale golden-green infusion that is often blended with sweeter herbs to soften its bite.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Lotus Plumule (Lian Zi Xin) |
| Botanical Name | Nelumbo nucifera |
| Form | Dried Whole Plumule |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Origin | Anhui, China |
Usage Scenarios
- Daily herbal tea, alone or blended
- Paired with sweeter herbs such as goji berry or jujube
- Summer seasonal cooling infusions
- Commercial tea-house and wellness use
- Ingredient in herbal beverage blends
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Lotus Plumule is steeped as a daily tea to clear internal heat and calm the spirit, often blended with licorice root, chrysanthemum, or goji berry to balance its bitterness. It is also added to summer decoctions and cooling congee, and appears in traditional formulas that pair it with lotus seed and lotus leaf for seasonal nourishment.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Lotus Plumule?
A: Lotus Plumule is the dried green embryo and radicle found inside the lotus seed, known in Chinese as Lian Zi Xin (莲子心). It is a traditional food herb used mainly for steeping as tea.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Lotus Plumule?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Lotus Plumule is associated with clearing heat, calming the spirit, and supporting the Heart and Kidney channels. It is often used in daily teas and summer infusions.
Q: How do I use dried Lotus Plumule?
A: Rinse a small amount and steep it in hot water as a tea, or blend it with sweeter herbs to soften its bitterness. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.72 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
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