Lian Zi (Bai)
Review Available Lian Zi 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
Lian Zi Dosage: Consult your healthcare provider for your correct dose.
Lian Zi Precautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Lian Zi Benefits & Information
Lian Zi 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. Lian Zi supports healthy digestion, promotes relaxation and may benefit sleep. It has astringent, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
Lian Zi Properties: Sweet, Astringent, Neutral
Lian Zi Channels / Meridians: Heart, Kidney, Spleen
Lian Zi 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 Lian Zi
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