Lotus Seeds Split Red 500g | Lian Zi 蓮子

Kai Bian Hong Lian (開邊紅連), split red lotus seeds, 500g. Split and unpeeled, with the red skin left on — the form Chinese practitioners generally prefer, and it cooks faster than whole seeds.

• 500g of split unpeeled red lotus seeds
• Botanical name Nelumbo nucifera
• Split and unpeeled — red skin left on
• Cooks faster than whole seeds
• Also available as premium white lotus seeds

Traditional use of Lotus Seeds

Lian Zi is described in Chinese medicine as strengthening the spleen and calming the heart. The red skin is traditionally regarded as adding a cooling, heart-clearing quality.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Lian Zi · Chinese 蓮子 (simplified 莲子) · also written 紅蓮子 · also written 開邊蓮子 · pharmaceutical Latin Semen Nelumbinis · botanical name Nelumbo nucifera · English: lotus seeds, split lotus seeds, lotus nuts · Cantonese: lin ji

Chinese herbs are sold under many names. If you were given a different name or a prescription slip you cannot match, send it to us and we will identify it for you.

Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.