Lian Zi
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Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Factoids:
English Name: lotus seed
Pharmacuetical Name: semen Nelumbinis
Properties: sweet, astringent, neutral
Temperature: neutral
Channels: SP, HT, KD
Flavors: astringent, sweet
Tonifies: qi
Special Properties:
essence
Alternate Forms:
- lian xu (Stamen Nelumbo nucifera)- lotus stamen sweet, astringent,
neutral; stabilize and bind essence; 1.5-5g
- lian xin - or lian xi xin (Plumula Nelumbo nucifera) lotus
plumule - bitter, cold; HT, PC; drain HT fire, calm spirit, stop bleeding,
bind essence; 1.5-3g
Actions / Indications:
- Tonify KD; stabilizes essence (enuresis due to deficient
KD; premature ejaculation; spermatorrhea, vaginal discharge)
- Tonifies SP; stops diarrhea (chronic diarrhea; loss
of appetite)
- Nourishes HT; Calms spirit (deficient irritability,
insomnia - especially due to KD and HT disharmony, palpitations with
anxiety)
Special Notes:
- There are 8 parts of the lotus plant, each having distinct functions.
The most commonly used in Chinese herbal medicine are Ou Jie, Lian Zi, He Ye, and Lu Duo.
Contraindications:- (cc: abdominal distension or constipation due to excess)
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