Dried Lotus Plumule Lian Zi Xin 125g 250g Sun Dried Herbal Tea for Calming

Dried Lotus Plumule, known in TCM as Lian Zi Xin (莲子心), from Nelumbo nucifera seed embryos. This sun-dried herb is traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice to clear heart fire and calm the spirit. In TCM theory it is bitter and cold, entering the Heart and Kidney channels. Commonly steeped as a light tea or added to decoctions for its traditional calming properties.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Lian Zi Xin (莲子心), the plumule of Nelumbo nucifera seeds
• Sun-dried processing preserves natural color and aroma
• Bitter cold nature traditionally associated with clearing heart fire
• Sold as a food agricultural product in 125g and 250g bagged options
• Commonly used as a simple herbal tea or in traditional decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Lotus plumule typically appears as slender green to yellowish-green threads with a dry, brittle texture. It has a faint grassy aroma and a distinctly bitter taste when steeped, often described as clean and cooling. The bitterness is a traditional marker of its heart-clearing character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steeped alone as a simple bitter herbal tea
• Combined with other herbs in a traditional decoction
• Added to congee or light soups for a bitter note
• Used in seasonal cooling tea blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Lian Zi Xin is traditionally used to clear heart fire and calm the spirit. It is often paired with herbs such as honeysuckle or chrysanthemum in cooling teas. Folk practice includes steeping a small amount in hot water for a bitter daily tea or adding it to congee during warm seasons.

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