Ingredients · Dried and pantry
Lotus seeds
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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.