lian zi xin

莲子心·Nelumbinis Plumula

Lotus Plumule

About lian zi xin

Lian Zi Xin (莲子心) is the green germ at the centre of the lotus seed, recorded as Plumula Nelumbinis. It is bitter in flavour and cold in temperature, entering the Heart and Pericardium channels. The catalogue files it among the substances that nourish the Heart and calm the Spirit.

Names

Pinyinlian zi xin
Chinese莲子心·蓮子心
Latin NameNelumbinis Plumula·Plumula Nelumbinis
English NameLotus Plumule
Japaneserenshin
Koreanyeojasim·yeonjasim

Classification

Category
Nourish Heart, Calm Spirit
Channels
Heart, Pericardium
Flavour
Bitter
Temperature
Cold
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Species
Nelumbo nucifera
Tags
Chinese Herbs, Common

Actions and indications

Drains Heart Fire, calms the Shen and relieves irritability

  • Heat at the Ying level invading the Pericardium, with high fever, confusion or delirium and restlessness
  • Irritability or sleeplessness from Heart Fire
  • Thirst

Stops bleeding and secures Jing

  • Vomiting of blood, ulcers of the tongue or spermatorrhea, taken as a powder

Combinations

Dosage

AgeRawGranuleTinctureConcentrateFrequency
Any 1.5-6g; Maximum dosage: 10g; Tincture: 0.5-2ml1.5-6 g—0.5-2 ml——

Cautions