Lotus Plumule Lian Zi Xin 60g Jar Dried Nelumbo nucifera Embryo for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Lotus Plumule, known in TCM as Lian Zi Xin (莲子心), is the dried green embryo of Nelumbo nucifera seeds. This 60g jarred lot contains sun-dried plumules with a typically slender, thread-like shape and bitter flavor. In TCM theory it is considered cold in nature and enters the heart and lung channels. Traditionally used in herbal teas and decoctions, it is a food-grade botanical and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried lotus seed embryo, a classic TCM botanical known as Lian Zi Xin
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera, plumule only, no added ingredients
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its bitter cold nature and heart channel entry
• Sun-dried processing with a 12-month shelf life in a sealed 60g jar
• Commonly brewed alone or blended into herbal tea and decoction formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically slender green thread-like plumules with a dry, brittle texture and a faint fresh botanical aroma. Brewed tea is typically pale green-yellow with a distinctly bitter, lingering taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small amount in hot water as a bitter herbal tea
• Add to herbal decoctions prepared with other botanicals
• Blend into cooling summer herbal drink mixes
• Use in traditional herbal formulas at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Lian Zi Xin is traditionally associated with clearing heart heat and calming the spirit, and it is often paired with herbs such as Zhu Ye (竹叶) or Jin Yin Hua (金银花) in summer drinks. It is commonly decocted or simply steeped as a standalone bitter tea, especially during hot seasons.

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