Lian Zi Xin-Sacred Lotus Plumule-Plumula Nelumbinis

Lian Zi Xin, known as Lotus Plumule, is the green embryo inside the lotus seed and is widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its heat-clearing, heart-calming, and blood pressure-lowering properties. It is commonly prescribed for conditions such as irritability, insomnia, palpitations, hypertension, and excessive internal heat. Lian Zi Xin is particularly valued for its ability to cool Heart Fire, reduce agitation, and promote restful sleep.

Functies en voordelen

Clears Heart Fire and Calms the Mind
Gebruikt voor de behandeling van irritability, restlessness, palpitations, and insomnia caused by excessive Heart Fire.

Reduces Irritability and Promotes Emotional Balance
Helps ease emotional agitation, anxiety, and stress, especially when heat is affecting the Heart.

Lowers Blood Pressure and Supports Cardiovascular Health
Traditionally used to reduce hypertension and improve circulation.

Astringes Essence and Reduces Nocturnal Emissions
Helps treat spermatorrhea and night sweats caused by heat disturbing the lower burner.

Indicaties
Personen die insomnia, palpitations, and restlessness due to Heart Fire
Mensen die lijden aan high blood pressure and excessive internal heat
Patiënten met emotional distress, anxiety, or irritability
Men experiencing nocturnal emissions or spermatorrhea due to heat

Diagnose van tong en pols in TCM
Tong: Red with a yellow coating (indicating Heart Fire)
Pols: Rapid and full (suggesting excessive heat affecting the Heart)

Common TCM Patterns Treated by Lian Zi Xin
Excess Heart Fire – Insomnia, palpitations, anxiety, restlessness
Hyperactive Heart Yang – Hypertension, irritability, flushed complexion
Heat Disturbing the Lower Jiao – Spermatorrhea, night sweats, premature ejaculation

Voorzorgsmaatregelen en contra-indicaties
Niet geschikt voor personen met cold conditions or weak digestion.
Vermijd gebruik in gevallen van Spleen and Stomach Qi deficiency.
Voorzichtig gebruiken in individuals with low blood pressure.

Conclusie
Lian Zi Xin is a powerful heart-calming and heat-clearing herb in TCM, known for its ability to cool Heart Fire, reduce irritability, and lower blood pressure. Het is soothing effects on the mind and cardiovascular system make it a valuable remedy for insomnia, palpitations, hypertension, and emotional agitation.