Shi Lian Zi Dried Stone Lotus Seeds 500g Whole Podded Old Lotus Seeds with Shell for Herbal Decoction and Soup

Dried Stone Lotus Seeds, known in TCM as Shi Lian Zi (石莲子), are the mature podded fruits of Nelumbo nucifera, sold as whole old lotus seeds with their hard outer shells. Traditionally associated in TCM with clearing heat and supporting the spleen and stomach, they are a classic raw herbal ingredient for decoctions and soups. Store in a cool, dry place and use according to traditional preparation or professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried stone lotus seeds with shells intact, a traditional TCM raw herb
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera, known as Shi Lian Zi (石莲子) in Chinese
• Sliced and dried processing preserves the natural hard seed coat
• Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas
• 500g bulk pack suitable for herbal shops and daily household use

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to grayish-brown with a hard, smooth shell and firm inner seed. The aroma is mild and starchy, and long simmering typically yields a subtle, slightly astringent taste with a soft cooked seed center.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked soups with other tonic herbs
• Cooked into congee or grain porridges
• Used in seasonal herbal food preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shi Lian Zi is traditionally associated with clearing heat, harmonizing the spleen and stomach, and supporting the throat. Traditionally it is decocted with other herbs, simmered in soups, or cooked into congee. It is a classic ingredient in folk herbal practice, often paired with lotus-related herbs and used in cooling seasonal preparations.

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