Lotus Plumule Powder Lian Zi Xin 500g Fine Ground Herbal Powder

Lotus Plumule Powder, known in TCM as Lian Zi Xin (莲子心), is ground from the dried green embryo of Nelumbo nucifera seeds. This finely milled powder offers a convenient way to use a traditional bitter cooling herb. In TCM theory, lotus plumule is associated with the heart channel and is traditionally valued for clearing heat. Suitable for herbal teas, decoctions, or culinary blends as part of a balanced wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Finely milled powder made from dried lotus seed plumule
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera with Chinese name Lian Zi Xin
• Traditionally valued in TCM as a bitter cooling herb linked to the heart channel
• Convenient powder form for teas decoctions and culinary blends
• Sourced from Hunan with a 12 month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically fine and even in texture with a light greenish brown color. It carries the characteristically bitter aroma of lotus plumule, and when brewed or mixed it delivers a distinctly bitter taste typical of this traditional herb.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into hot water for a traditional bitter herbal tea
• Add to herbal decoctions prepared at home
• Blend into congee or culinary recipes for traditional flavor
• Combine with other herbal powders in seasonal wellness drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, lotus plumule is traditionally used in simple decoctions or blended with other herbs for summer heat and heart related patterns. It is often paired with herbs such as bamboo leaf or lily bulb in traditional formulas. Some households add a small amount to tea or congee during warm seasons, following long standing folk customs of using bitter cooling herbs.

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