Lotus Seed (White)
Review Available Lotus Seed Forms and Sizes Below
Common Names: Lotus Seed, White Lotus Seed, Sacred Lotus Seed, Semen Nelumbinis Nuciferae, Chinese Waterlily, Makhana, Lotus Nut
Botanical Name: Nelumbinis Nucifera Semen
Chinese / Pin Yin Name: Lian Zi, Lian Zi Bai
Lotus Seed Dosage: Consult your healthcare provider for your correct dose.
Lotus Seed Precautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Lotus Seed Benefits & Information
Lotus Seed is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb to tonify the kidney and spleen, check diarrhea, secure the essence, nourish the heart, promote calmness and stop leukorrhagia. Lotus Seed supports healthy digestion, promotes relaxation and may benefit sleep. It has astringent, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
Lotus Seed Properties: Sweet, Astringent, Neutral
Lotus Seed Channels / Meridians: Heart, Kidney, Spleen
Lotus Seed Naturally Occurring Components: kaempferol, Calcium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, cadmium, arsenic, sodium, magnesium, aluminum, silicon, sulfur, chlorine, potassium, inorganic phosphate, flavonoids, Alkaloids
Herbs That Combine With Lotus Seed
Bai Zhu Qian Shi Suan Zo Ren Yuan Zhi Shan Yao Dang Shen
References
http://alternativehealing.org/lian_zi.htm, https://tcmwiki.com/wiki/lian-zi, https://www.acupuncturetoday.com/herbcentral/lotusseed.php