Can泡 water with lotus seed heart (liánzǐ xīn) help reduce internal heat?
Aug 07, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Sun Lianqing
Introduction
Under normal circumstances,泡 water with lotus seed embryos (Lianzi Xin) has a certain effect in reducing internal heat, although the effectiveness may vary from person to person, and attention should be paid to the method and amount of consumption. Lianzi Xin refers to the green embryo found in the center of the lotus seed; it has a bitter and cold taste. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes it has the function of clearing heart fire and balancing liver fire. Components such as liensinine and isoliensinine contained in Lianzi Xin are commonly used to alleviate discomfort caused by excessive internal heat.
一般情况下，莲子心泡水有一定的降火作用，但Effect因人而异，且需注意饮用方式和量。具体分析如下：
莲子心是莲子中央的绿色胚芽，味道苦寒，中医认为其具有清心火、平肝火的功效。其中含有的莲心碱、异莲心碱等成分，常被用于缓解因上火引发的不适，比如口干舌燥、咽喉肿痛、心烦意乱、睡眠不安等情况。适量饮用莲子心泡的水，能在一定程度上帮助减轻这些Symptoms。但由于莲子心性寒，若大量饮用，可能会对胃肠道产生刺激，容易出现腹胀、腹泻等不适，尤其是本身脾胃功能较弱或体质虚寒的人，更要谨慎饮用，避免过量。
另外，冲泡时浓度不宜过高，以免苦味过重难以入口。日常生活中，搭配清淡饮食、规律作息，能更好地维持身体的平衡状态。
