Lian Zi Xin Plumula Nelumbinis Natural Herbal Tea Organic Dried Lotus Plumule

Type: Herb 
Packaging: Bag 
Origin: China

Description: Lotus plumule, also known as Lian Zi Xin or Plumula Nelumbinis, is a Chinese herb with lots of health benefits. It is edible but not suitable for direct consumption because it is so bitter. But this unwelcome flavor would be slightly diluted if soaked with boiled water. So it is often used as a routine drinking tea for the main purpose of decreasing internal heat. Besides of making tea, this herb is also a good medicine, which is an essential ingredient in Chuan Xin Lian Pian (Andrographis Paniculata Tablet), one common medicine in most Chinese home medicine cabinet checklist for a variety of ailments like cold and upper respiratory infections. 

How to use: Recommended dosage is from 1.5 to 3 grams in decoction or powder.