Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Nelumbinis Plumula |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 蓮子心 · Lian Zi Xin |
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| Medicinal Part | Fruits and seeds |
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| Efficacy Category | Heat-clearing |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried radicle inside the mature seed of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.(Nymphaeaceae) |
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| Nature & Flavour | Bitter; Cold |
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| Channels Entered | Heart, Kidney |
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What Is Lian Zi Xin?
Lian Zi Xin (Lotus Plumule) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Hunan, Hubei, Fujian, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi.
Nature & Flavour: Bitter; Cold
Channels Entered: Heart, Kidney
Lian Zi Xin: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Nelumbinis Plumula
Botanical Origin
The dried radicle inside the mature seed of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.(Nymphaeaceae)
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Hunan, Hubei, Fujian, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material large and green, unboiled.
Macroscopic Features
Slightly thin rod-like, 1~1.4cm long, about 0.2cm diameter. Young leaves are green, one long leaf and one short leaf, rolled into an arrow-like shape, apex is folded downward, and tiny germ is between the 2 young leaves. Radicle is cylindrical, about 3mm long, yellowish-white. Brittle texture, easily fractured, fractured surface has numerous small holes. faint odor; bitter taste.
Traditional TCM Properties
Bitter; ColdHeartKidney
Traditional Functions
Clears the heart and quiets the spirit, communicates heart and kidney, astringes essence and stops bleeding.
How Lian Zi Xin Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Lian Zi Xin is classified among the Heat-clearing herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
