Lotus Seed (Lianzi)
Basics
- Latin name：Nelumbo nucifera
- Common names：莲实、莲米
- Nature：甘、涩，平
- Part used：成熟种子
Uses
- Tonifies spleen, stops diarrhea, nourishes kidney essence, calms spirit
- With blood-moving herbs may moderate excessive dispersing (syndrome differentiation; caution if dry stools)
Harvest & storage
秋采成熟莲子，晒干或去皮。
How to identify
椭圆形，表面黄白色至红棕色，味微甜。