Lian Zi Xin TCM vs Lemon Balm Toronjil

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Lian Zi Xin TCM

Nelumbo nucifera (plumule)

Nervine

Lemon Balm Toronjil

Melissa officinalis (tropical)

Nervine

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Lian Zi Xin TCM

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Lemon Balm Toronjil

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

TCM bitter plumule from lotus seed that clears heart fire for insomnia.

Tropical variety of lemon balm naturalized in Latin America and used in Mexican and Caribbean folk medicine for anxiety, digestive complaints, and fever.

Active Compounds

Liensinine, Neferine, Isoliensinine, Nuciferine

rosmarinic acid, citral, geraniol, luteolin, apigenin

Traditional Uses

Insomnia from heart fire, Mouth ulcers, Nocturnal emission, Anxiety

Anxiety, Digestive complaints, Fever, Heart palpitations

Modern Uses

Heart fire clearer, Sedative, Antihypertensive

Anxiolytic activity, Antispasmodic effects, Antiviral properties, Sedative action

Adult Dosage

1-3g in decoction or as tea daily

Herb tea: 2-3 cups daily; 1-2ml tincture 3x daily

Contraindications

Heart yang deficiency, Loose stools

Hypothyroidism high doses, Sedative medications additive

Side Effects

GI upset from bitterness

Drowsiness, Mild GI effects, Thyroid effects with very high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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