Lotus Seed 莲子
Lián Zǐ · Nelumbo nucifera (Semen)
Calm the Spirit 安神- Nature
- Neutral 平
- Flavour
- Sweet, astringent 甘、涩
- Channels
- Spleen, Kidney, Heart 脾·肾·心
- Part used
- Ripe seed
- Species
- Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.
- Origin
- Hunan, Fujian, Jiangxi
Traditional actions
Tonifies the Spleen and stops diarrhoea, benefits the Kidney and secures essence, nourishes the Heart and calms the spirit.
Traditionally used for
Loose stools, restlessness/insomnia, palpitations, seminal loss (classical).