Nelumbo Plumuia, Lotus Plumule, Lian Zi Xin 莲子心

Lian Zi Xin (TCM)

Descourtilz, M.E., Flore médicale des Antilles, vol. 8 (1829)

Illustrations of Indian Botany, Wight, 1840

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Botanical name:
Nelumbo nucifera

Parts used:
Plumule

Temperature & Taste:
Cold, dry. Bitter

Uses:
1. Clears Heart Fire:
-High fever with confusion, delirium, insomnia, irritability

2. Clears Heat, Stops Bleeding:
-Vomiting of Blood

3. Astringes the Kidneys:
-Spermatorrhea

DOSE:
1.5–3 grams

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Main Combinations:
1. High Fever, thirst, delirium with Scrophularia Xuan Shen, Ophiopogon Mai Men Dong

Cautions:
Not used in Cold and weakness

Main Preparations used: