Lu Dou
| Lu Dou in TCM:Explore the properties of Lu Dou according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Factoids:
English Name: lotus leaf
Pharmacuetical Name: Folium Nelumbinis
Properties: bitter, astringent, neutral
Temperature: neutral
Channels: ST, HT
Flavors: astringent, bitter
Special Properties:
clears heat, eliminates toxins, resolves summer heat
Actions / Indications:
- Clears Summer Heat and Clears Thirst (often used
as dessert in the summer time to clear heat, lower body temperature,
and alleviate thirst and restlessness)
- Relieves Toxic Heat (carbuncles, furuncles, sores,
ulcers)
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
Contraindications: - (cc: deficient cold of the SP and ST)
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