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Nelumbo Stamen, Lotus Stamen, Lian Xu 莲须

Lian Xu (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:
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
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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:

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