Dried White Lotus Seeds Core Removed Xiang Lian 500g Premium Grade

Dried White Lotus Seeds, known in TCM as Lian Zi (莲子) and Xiang Lian (湘莲), from Nelumbo nucifera. These core-removed white seeds are a classic edible and medicinal herb used in traditional Chinese wellness. In TCM theory, lotus seeds are considered sweet and astringent in flavor, neutral in nature, and associated with the Heart, Spleen, and Kidney channels. They are traditionally used in soups, congee, and herbal decoctions as a gentle food-grade herb.

Key Selling Points

• Core-removed white lotus seeds, ready for direct culinary and herbal use
• Sourced from Nelumbo nucifera, the classic Xiang Lian variety
• Premium first-grade edible agricultural product
• Neutral and sweet in TCM nature, associated with Heart Spleen and Kidney channels
• Versatile for soups congee decoctions and daily herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

These white lotus seeds are typically plump, uniform, and creamy white to pale ivory in color. The texture is firm and dry, becoming soft and mealy when cooked. They have a mild, faintly sweet, earthy aroma and a subtle, starchy, slightly sweet taste after simmering.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add to traditional Chinese herbal soups and broths
• Cook into sweet or savory congee
• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM ingredients
• Use in everyday culinary dishes and desserts
• Prepare as a gentle daily herbal tea with other mild herbs

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, white lotus seeds are traditionally used to support the Spleen and calm the Spirit. They are commonly simmered in soups with ingredients such as Chinese yam, goji berries, and pork or chicken. They also appear in sweet congee and herbal decoctions, often paired with lily bulb or longan. Folk practice uses them as a gentle, food-like herb in daily meals and seasonal nourishing dishes.

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