Nelumbo Semen, Lotus Seed, Lian Zi 莲子
Lian Zi (TCM)
Descourtilz, M.E., Flore médicale des Antilles, vol. 8 (1829)
Illustrations of Indian Botany, Wight, 1840
Botanical name:
Nelumbo nucifera
Parts used:
Seed
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral (slightly Cool), dry. Sweet
Classification:
R. Astringents
Nelumbo nucifera
Parts used:
Seed
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral (slightly Cool), dry. Sweet
Classification:
R. Astringents
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Uses:
1. Strengthens the Spleen, Stops Diarrhea:
-Chronic Diarrhea with lethargy, loss of appetite
-aids development, helps in malabsorption
-strengthens and astringes
-"reinforces the qi and blood in the 12 Channels" (Meng Xian)
2. Strengthens the Kidneys, Secures the Essence:
-Lower back pain and weakness
-Spermatorrhea, Nocturnal Emission, Premature Ejaculation
-used as a reproductive tonic
-Uterine Bleeding, Leukorrhea
-in India the Seeds are regarded as strengthening the Uterus, promoting Fertility and nourishing the Fetus
-"Long-term use makes one feel happy and vigorous and able to enjoy a long life" (Shen Nong Ben Cao)
3. Nourishes the Heart, Calms the Spirit:
-Palpitations with anxiety
-Irritability, Insomnia, Emotional instability
-in Ayurveda they are regarded as aiding development of speech and expression
-regarded as beneficial for the Heart Chakra in Ayurveda
-"keeps one in good mental condition" (Shen Nong Ben Cao)
-"A heavy dose of the drug keeps one in high spirits." (Da Ming)
Dose:
Decoction: 6–15 grams
Substitute:
... available in PRO version
Decoction: 6–15 grams
Substitute:
... available in PRO version
Main Combinations:
1. Chronic Diarrhea:
i. from Spleen deficiency, Lotus Seed with ... available in PRO version
ii. Lotus Seed with ... available in PRO version
2. Chronic Impotence, Spermatorrhea, Lotus Seed with ... available in PRO version
3. Premature Ejaculation, Lotus Seed with ... available in PRO version
4. Chronic Leukorrhea, Lotus Seed with ... available in PRO version
5. Calm the Mind and Spirit:
i. to feel happy and vigorous, beat the dru and make a Congee with Rice.
ii. Mild cases of Insomnia, Palpitations, Irritability, Lotus Seed with ... available in PRO version
iii. Irritability, Palpitations, Insomnia, Lotus Seed with ... available in PRO version
iv. Insomnia, Palpitations, Irritability from Heart Fire, Lotus Seed with ... available in PRO version
v. Lotus seed with ... available in PRO version
6. Reproductive tonic:
i. Lotus Seed with ... available in PRO version
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Cautions:
1. Not for abdominal distention or Constipation
Main Preparations used:
1. Not for abdominal distention or Constipation
Main Preparations used: