Lotus Plumule Whole (Nelumbo Nucifera)

Lotus Plumule Whole (Nelumbo nucifera) is the dried green sprout found inside the lotus seed, a highly specialized part of the sacred lotus plant long valued in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda for its cooling, calming, and heart-clearing properties. Known in TCM as Lian Zi Xin, the plumule is distinctly bitter and is used less as food and more as a targeted herbal remedy.

In traditional practice, Lotus Plumule is regarded as a cooling, bitter herb that clears heat from the heart, calms the spirit, and arrests bleeding. It is often prescribed for restlessness, insomnia, irritability, and palpitations, as well as for conditions of excess heat or bleeding. Its strong bitter taste reflects its role in draining fire and restoring balance to the body’s yin and yang.

Modern studies of Nelumbo nucifera plumules have identified alkaloids, flavonoids, and antioxidants, which contribute to its sedative, cardioprotective, and anti-inflammatory effects. Research suggests potential benefits for supporting cardiovascular health, regulating blood pressure, and calming the nervous system.

Each batch of Lotus Plumule Whole (Nelumbo nucifera) is carefully separated from mature lotus seeds and dried to preserve its vivid green color, bitterness, and therapeutic potency. When steeped in decoctions or teas, the plumules release a distinctively bitter infusion that reflects their strength as a spirit-calming and heat-clearing herb.

Note: Because of its bitterness and cooling nature, Lotus Plumule is not typically consumed as food and should be used with care in weak or cold constitutions.