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Ingredients · Dried and pantry

Lotus seeds

蓮子

Remove any green germ; it is bitter.

Neutral平

Gentle and balanced. Traditionally fine for most people, any time of year. Source: Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society, "中醫食療——食物種類分析" (Dr Lam To-yee, registered Chinese medicine practitioner, 2022).

Where to buy

Amazon pick: Dried Lotus Seeds- Pure Natural Chinese Herbal Medicine- 14.11oz/400g Used for making soup-Brewing tea-莲子 (Lotus seed). Other stores open a search.

Soups with lotus seeds

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