Lian Zi Xin Heart vs Chiranthodendron

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Lian Zi Xin Heart

Nelumbo nucifera embryo

Cardiovascular

Chiranthodendron pentadactylon

Cardiovascular

Lian Zi Xin Heart

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Chiranthodendron

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Bitter green heart of lotus seed; clears heart fire for high fever and agitation; sedative alkaloids.

An Aztec sacred flower used for heart conditions and anxiety in traditional Mexican medicine.

Active Compounds

liensinine, neferine, isoliensinine, methylcorypalline, nuciferine

quercetin, kaempferol, procyanidins, catechins

Traditional Uses

Clears heart fire in high fever, Agitation and delirium from heat, Insomnia from heart fire, Spirit calming for heat patterns

heart palpitations, anxiety, nervousness

Modern Uses

Antihypertensive, Antiarrhythmic, Anxiolytic, Sedative

cardioprotective, anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

2-5g dried plumule

3-9g dried flower tea daily

Contraindications

Cold constitution contraindicated

cardiac medications, pregnancy

Side Effects

GI discomfort cold constitution

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E