Lotus Plumule Lian Zi Xin 110g Jar Dried Lotus Seed Core for Herbal Tea

Lotus Plumule, known in TCM as Lian Zi Xin (莲子心), is the dried green embryo of Nelumbo nucifera seeds. These hand-selected cores are jarred at 110g for convenient storage. In TCM theory, lotus plumule is bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the heart channel. It is commonly steeped alone or blended into herbal teas. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried lotus seed embryo cores hand-selected and packed in a 110g jar
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera with Chinese name Lian Zi Xin 莲子心
• In TCM theory bitter and cold, traditionally associated with the heart channel
• Simple preparation by steeping in hot water as a standalone herbal tea
• Sealed jar packaging supports easy storage and measured daily use

Quality & Sensory

Typically slender green sprouts with a dry brittle texture and a faint fresh botanical aroma. Brewed tea is typically pale green-yellow with a distinctly bitter taste and a lingering cool finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small pinch in hot water as a bitter herbal tea
• Blend with chrysanthemum or other mild botanicals in cooling infusions
• Add to herbal decoctions prepared in traditional TCM practice
• Keep on hand as a seasonal pantry botanical for daily brewing

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, lotus plumule is traditionally used in simple decoctions and cooling teas, often paired with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle during warm seasons. It is a familiar ingredient in folk herbal routines centered on summer refreshment, and is sometimes simmered briefly rather than steeped for a stronger infusion.

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