Lotus Stamen Lian Xu 40g Bottle Dried Nelumbo nucifera Herbal Tea Ingredient

Lotus Stamen, known in TCM as Lian Xu (莲须), is the dried stamen of Nelumbo nucifera, the sacred lotus. These fine golden threads are traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice and are often simmered as a decoction or blended into herbal teas. In TCM theory, lotus stamen is considered sweet and astringent in flavor. Store sealed in a cool dry place and use as part of a balanced traditional wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried lotus stamen threads traditionally used in Chinese herbal decoctions and teas
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera with Chinese name Lian Xu 莲须
• Sun-dried and air-dried processing preserves the natural golden color and aroma
• Convenient 40g bottle suitable for measured daily herbal preparation
• Versatile ingredient for decoctions, herbal blends, and seasonal wellness drinks

Quality & Sensory

Typically slender, thread-like stamens in pale golden to light yellow tones with a dry, delicate texture. The aroma is typically mild and faintly floral, and when simmered the infusion is typically light with a subtle, slightly astringent herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Blend into herbal tea infusions
• Combine with other TCM herbs in soup preparations
• Use in seasonal wellness drink recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, lotus stamen is traditionally associated with supporting the kidney and heart channels and is often included in classical decoction formulas. It is commonly simmered alone or paired with herbs such as Euryale seed or lotus seed in traditional recipes. Folk use also includes gentle herbal teas prepared for daily seasonal wellness.

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