Lotus Plumule vs Lian Zi Xin Heart

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Lotus Plumule

Nelumbo nucifera plumula

Cardiovascular

Nelumbo nucifera embryo

Cardiovascular

Lotus Plumule

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Lian Zi Xin Heart

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Bitter green embryo inside lotus seed used in TCM to clear heart fire and calm agitation from heat.

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

Active Compounds

liensinine, neferine, isoliensinine, nuciferine, methylcorypalline

liensinine, neferine, isoliensinine, methylcorypalline, nuciferine

Traditional Uses

Clears heart fire, Calms spirit agitation, Stops bleeding, Insomnia from heat

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

Modern Uses

Antihypertensive, Antiarrhythmic, Anxiolytic, Cardioprotective

Antihypertensive, Antiarrhythmic, Anxiolytic, Sedative

Adult Dosage

1.5-3g dried plumule

2-5g dried plumule

Contraindications

Cold deficiency conditions, Spleen deficiency

Cold constitution contraindicated

Side Effects

Mild GI discomfort

GI discomfort cold constitution

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E