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Nelumbo Semen, Lotus Seed, Lian Zi 莲子

Lian Zi (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:
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
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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:

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