Peeled White Lotus Seeds Core Removed Dried Lian Zi for Herbal Tea and Soup 200g
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Description
Dried peeled white lotus seeds, known in TCM as Lian Zi (莲子), from Nelumbo nucifera, supplied as skinless whole seeds with the bitter core removed. In TCM theory they are sweet and astringent in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, kidney, and heart channels. Commonly simmered in soups, congee, or herbal teas as a mild, starchy, food-like botanical.



Key Selling Points
- Peeled white lotus seeds with the green bitter core removed
- Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera, the sacred lotus
- Known in TCM as Lian Zi (莲子)
- Firm starchy texture suited to long simmering
- Sold as a 200g bagged loose bulk herb



Quality & Sensory
Seeds are typically creamy white to pale ivory, plump and oval, with a firm, dense, starchy texture. Aroma is mild and faintly nutty. After simmering they soften and taste gently sweet and starchy, with no bitterness when the core has been fully removed.



Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried peeled lotus seeds |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 莲子 |
| Pinyin | Lian Zi |
| Botanical Name | Nelumbo nucifera |
| Plant Part | Seed |
| Net Weight | 200g |



Usage Scenarios
- Simmered in sweet or savory herbal soups
- Cooked into rice or millet congee
- Steeped or simmered in daily herbal tea blends
- Added to seasonal nourishing food preparations



Traditional Uses
In TCM and folk practice, Lian Zi is traditionally simmered in soups and congee, often paired with Chinese yam, goji berry, or red dates. It is also used in sweet dessert soups and seasonal nourishing dishes. Traditional texts associate it with the spleen, kidney, and heart channels and describe it as sweet, astringent, and gently stabilizing in nature.

FAQ Q&A
Q: What are these lotus seeds?
A: They are dried seeds of Nelumbo nucifera, peeled and with the bitter green core removed. In TCM they are known as Lian Zi (莲子).
Q: What is their traditional value?
A: Traditionally they are considered sweet and astringent and are associated with the spleen, kidney, and heart channels in TCM theory. They are used as a mild, food-like botanical in nourishing preparations.
Q: How are they commonly prepared?
A: They are usually simmered in soups, congee, or sweet dessert soups until soft. Some preparations call for soaking beforehand to shorten cooking time.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 12 × 6 cm |
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