Lotus Plumule (Nelumbo nucifera) — Dried Lotus Seed Heart Tea, 100g Jar

Lotus Plumule (Nelumbo nucifera) is the dried green embryo of the lotus seed, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Lián Zǐ Xīn (莲子心). For centuries it has been prized as a bitter, cooling herb used to clear heart fire, calm the spirit, and support restful clarity. Its nature is bitter and cold, making it a focused yet gentle herb for soothing internal heat and settling the mind.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional heart-clearing, spirit-calming herb
• Dried lotus seed plumule (Lian Zi Xin)
• Nelumbo nucifera botanical identity
• Naturally sun-dried, no added sugar
• 100g resealable jar, new-crop stock

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its slender, curled green form, crisp texture, and faint grassy aroma. When steeped, the plumules release a distinctly bitter, cooling infusion that softens into a lingering, slightly sweet aftertaste—a hallmark of well-preserved lotus seed heart.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal tea, hot or chilled
• Blended with chrysanthemum or goji berry
• Evening wind-down infusion
• Summer cooling tea
• Herbal tea gift or sampler

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Lian Zi Xin is brewed alone as a bitter, cooling tea or blended with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, and goji berry for a balanced daily infusion. It is also added to congee and light summer decoctions, and appears in traditional spirit-calming formulas where it is paired with lily bulb and jujube seed. A small pinch is often enough, as its bitterness is prized as part of its character.

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