Lotus Seed (Nelumbo nucifera) — Dried Food Herb, Jian Lian Zi & Shi Lian Zi, 500g
Price range: $5.56 through $12.06
Description
Lotus Seed (Nelumbo nucifera) is the dried mature seed of the sacred lotus, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Lián Zǐ (莲子). Revered for centuries as a gentle, spirit-calming food herb, lotus seed has been prized as a nourishing, astringent, and heart-soothing ingredient used to support restful sleep, settle the mind, and strengthen the digestive center. Its nature is sweet, neutral, and slightly astringent, making it a mild yet deeply nourishing herb for the Spleen, Kidney, and Heart. This listing offers Jian Lian Zi (建莲子), Shi Lian Zi (石莲子), and de-cored lotus seed varieties, naturally sun-dried and available with optional grinding service.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional spirit-calming and spleen-nourishing food herb
- Multiple varieties: Jian Lian Zi, Shi Lian Zi, de-cored and red lotus seed
- Naturally sun-dried to preserve color and aroma
- 500g pack, optional grinding service available
- Food-herb (药食同源) ingredient for soups, congee, and teas
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its creamy ivory to pale yellow color, firm rounded shape, and smooth, slightly chalky texture. The seeds carry a mild, earthy, subtly sweet aroma. When simmered, they soften into a pleasant mealy consistency and release a gentle, nutty sweetness that blends beautifully into broths and congee without overpowering other ingredients.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Food Herb / Seed |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Lotus Seed (Lian Zi) |
| Botanical Name | Nelumbo nucifera |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Naturally Sun-Dried |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months |
Usage Scenarios
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Congee and grain porridge
- Herbal tea blends
- Medicinal food soup packs
- Daily seasonal nourishment
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, lotus seed is decocted into soups, congee, and sweet tonic broths to calm the spirit and nourish the digestive center. It is a classic ingredient in lotus seed and lily bulb soup, eight-treasure congee, and longevity formulas, often paired with lily bulb, goji berry, jujube, and Chinese yam. As a daily tea, it is simmered alone or blended with longan and red date for a gentle, mildly sweet infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Lotus Seed (Lian Zi)?
A: Lotus Seed is the dried mature seed of Nelumbo nucifera, known in TCM as Lián Zǐ (莲子). It is a traditional food herb used in soups, congee, and teas.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Lotus Seed?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, lotus seed is associated with calming the spirit, nourishing the Spleen and Kidney, and supporting restful sleep. It is often used in soups and congee for daily nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Lotus Seed?
A: Rinse the seeds and simmer them with soup or congee ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Coreless white lotus seeds optional 500g, De cored white lotus seeds 500g, White lotus seeds with core optional 500g, White lotus seeds with core 500g, Jianlian seeds 500g, Red lotus seeds with core 500g, Selected core red lotus seeds 500g, De core red lotus seeds 500g, Coreless red lotus seeds optional 500g, Lotus seed core package 500g, Lotus seed core optional 500g, Lotus seed core essence 500g, Lotus seed powder 500g, Lotus seed core powder 500g, Echeveria seeds 500g |
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