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Nelumbo Rhizoma, Lotus Rhizome, Ou Jie 藕节

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

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Lotus root
Jiu Huang Ben Cao
(The Famine Relief Herbal) (1593)

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Botanical name:
Nelumbo nucifera

Parts used:
Rhizome node

Temperature & Taste:
Neutral, dry. Sweet

Classification:
L. Stop Bleeding:

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Uses:
1. Clears Heat, Stops Bleeding:

-Vomiting or Coughing of Blood from Heat of the Lungs or Stomach
-"detoxifies alcoholism" (Chen Cang Qi)
-the fresh root quenches Thirst
-it was also said to detoxify Aconite poison. (Zu Zhi Cai)

2. Calms the Mind, Settles Wind:
-has a settling effect on the Mind and Nerves and a cooling effect on Bile (Ayurveda)
-Nervousness, Anxiety, Stress, overactive mind
-"Long-term use makes one happy" (Ming Yi Bie Lu)
-"Pacifies Anger" (Chen Cang Qi)

3. Astringes the Kidneys:
-benefits Essence
-strengthening in chronic diarrhea, leukorrhea, spermatorrhea
-regarded as beneficial for the Base Chakra in Ayurveda


Dose:
Decoction: 9–15 grams (30–60 grams fresh)
Eaten as a food.

Substitute:
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Main Combinations:
1. Bleeding:
i. Vomiting Blood, Lotus Rhizome with ... available in PRO version
ii. Coughing Blood, Lotus Rhizome with ... available in PRO version
iii. Lotus Rhizome, ... available in PRO version
2. To calm the Mind and Nerves, Lotus Rhizome with ... available in PRO version

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Cautions:
None noted

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