TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs - Lotus Seed

TCM Nature: Cooling

TCM Taste: Sweet, astringent

TCM Meridian Affinity: Spleen, Heart, Kidney

Benefits:

·       Replenishes Spleen deficiency

·       Stops diarrhea

·       Eases symptoms of heart- and kidney-related diseases

·       Calming of nerves and alleviates insomnia

Spirituality:

Lotus seed symbolizes spiritual growth and the ability to rise above obstacles on one’s path. Just like the Lotus flower grows and beautifully blossoms out of the muddy water - 'no mud, no lotus' -  this seed helps one embraces obstacles as blessings on one’s path of realizing the Self.

Further reading:

• Everything you need to know about Acupuncture

• TCM Wellness Women’s Health

• TCM Wellness Nervous System Disorders Management

• TCM Wellness Digestive Health

• Acupuncture Slimming

• TCM Pain Management

  Read more about TCM Herbal Medicine Prescription on my TCM Wellness page.