Lotus plumule refers to the dry young leaves and radicles in the mature seeds of Nelumbo nucifera.

According to Chinese medicine books, lotus plumule is a kind of Chinese medicine, which tastes bitter and slightly cold and enters the heart and kidney meridians. Has the effects of reducing fire, reducing fever, lowering blood pressure, removing toxic substances and cooling blood. Modern medical research shows that plumula Nelumbinis mainly contains alkaloids, polysaccharides and flavonoids, which have pharmacological effects such as antioxidation, hypoglycemic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral and anti-aging.

Lotus plumule can be eaten or made into tea.