Lotus seed, the scientific name of traditional Chinese medicine. It is the dried and mature seed of Nelumbo nucifera in Nymphaeaceae. Distributed in northern and southern provinces of China. Has the effects of invigorating spleen, stopping diarrhea, stopping leukorrhagia, tonifying kidney, astringing essence, nourishing heart and tranquilizing mind. Commonly used for diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, increased leucorrhea and nocturnal emission palpitation and insomnia.

Lycium barbarum is a plant of Lycium genus in Solanaceae. Lycium barbarum is the general name of commercial Lycium barbarum, plant Lycium barbarum, Lycium barbarum and other Lycium barbarum varieties. People in Ningxia usually eat and use Lycium barbarum as the fruit of Lycium barbarum, and Lycium barbarum is the only variety listed in China Pharmacopoeia 20 10.