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Nelumbo Receptaculum, Lotus Receptacle, Lian Fang 莲房

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

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Illustrations of Indian Botany, Wight, 1840

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Botanical name:
Nelumbo nucifera

Parts used:
Receptacle

Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Bitter

Classification:
L. Stop Bleeding:

Uses:
1. Clears Blood Stasis, Stops Bleeding:

-Blooding

2. Clears Damp-Heat, Stops Leakage:
-Childhood Diarrhea


Dose:
Decoction: 4.5–9 grams

Preparation:
... available in PRO version
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Main Combinations:
1. Excess Menstruation or Uterine Bleeding, ... available in PRO version
2. Threatened Miscarriage, ... available in PRO version

Cautions:
None noted

Main Preparations used:

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