Nelumbo Stamen, Lotus Stamen, Lian Xu 莲须
Lian Xu (TCM)
Descourtilz, M.E., Flore médicale des Antilles, vol. 8 (1829)
Illustrations of Indian Botany, Wight, 1840
Botanical name:
Nelumbo nucifera
Parts used:
Stamen
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral, dry. Sweet
Classification:
R. Astringents
Nelumbo nucifera
Parts used:
Stamen
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral, dry. Sweet
Classification:
R. Astringents
Uses:
1. Astringes the Kidneys, Stabilizes the Essence:
-Enuresis, Leukorrhea
2. Stops Bleeding:
-various types of Bleeding
3. Benefits the Heart:
-traditionally believe to strengthen the Heart
Dose:
Decoction: 1 ½–5 grams
Decoction: 1 ½–5 grams
Main Combinations:
1. Leukorrhea, Lotus Stamen Lian Xu with ... available in PRO version
2. Spermatorrhea, Lotus Stamen Lian Xu with ... available in PRO version
3. Bleeding, Lotus Stamen Lian Xu with ... available in PRO version
4. Vomiting of Blood, Lotus Stamen Lian Xu with ... available in PRO version
5. Irregular Uterine Bleeding with signs of Blood Stasis, Lotus Stamen Lian Xu with ... available in PRO version
6. Reproductive tonic, Lotus Stamen Lian Xu with ... available in PRO version
Cautions:
Not used in abdominal distention or constipation, or those with Urinary difficulty.
Main Preparations used:
Not used in abdominal distention or constipation, or those with Urinary difficulty.
Main Preparations used: