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
Uses:
1. Strengthens the Spleen, Stops Diarrhea:
-Chronic Diarrhea
2. Strengthens the Kidneys, Secures the Essence:
-Lower back pain
3. Nourishes the Heart, Calms the Spirit:
-Palpitations with anxiety
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
Cautions:
1. Not for abdominal distention or Constipation
Main Preparations used:
1. Not for abdominal distention or Constipation
Main Preparations used: