Lian Zi vs He Huan Hua

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Lian Zi

Nelumbo nucifera (seed)

Nervine

He Huan Hua

Albizia julibrissin flos

Nervine

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Lian Zi

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

He Huan Hua

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM herb from sacred lotus seeds; used to tonify the Spleen, calm the Heart, and astringe Kidney essence; treats insomnia, palpitations, and diarrhea.

TCM calming flower that is gentler than the bark; used for sadness, depression, and insomnia with irritability.

Active Compounds

neferine, nuciferine, isoliensinine, alkaloids, polysaccharides

quercitrin, isoquercitrin, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

Insomnia, Palpitations, Chronic diarrhea, Nocturnal emission

Calms heart spirit for sadness, Depression and emotional constraint, Insomnia, Chest oppression from emotion

Modern Uses

Sedative effects, Anti-inflammatory activity, Antioxidant properties, Cardiovascular support

Anxiolytic, Antidepressant, Sedative, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

6-15g seeds daily; 500mg extract

6-9g dried flowers

Contraindications

Constipation conditions, Dry stools

Pregnancy caution

Side Effects

Constipation if overused, Bloating

Drowsiness

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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