Nelumbo Rhizoma, Lotus Rhizome, Ou Jie 藕节
Ou Jie (TCM)
Descourtilz, M.E., Flore médicale des Antilles, vol. 8 (1829)
Lotus root
Jiu Huang Ben Cao (The Famine Relief Herbal) (1593)
Botanical name:
Nelumbo nucifera
Parts used:
Rhizome node
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral, dry. Sweet
Classification:
Uses:
1. Clears Heat, Stops Bleeding:
-Vomiting or Coughing of Blood from Heat of the Lungs or Stomach
-“detoxifies alcoholism” (Chen Cang Qi)
-the fresh root quenches Thirst
-it was also said to detoxify Aconite poison. (Zu Zhi Cai)
2. Calms the Mind, Settles Wind:
-has a settling effect on the Mind and Nerves and a cooling effect on Bile (Ayurveda)
-Nervousness, Anxiety, Stress, overactive mind
-“Long-term use makes one happy” (Ming Yi Bie Lu)
-“Pacifies Anger” (Chen Cang Qi)
3. Astringes the Kidneys:
-benefits Essence
-strengthening in chronic diarrhea, leukorrhea, spermatorrhea
-regarded as beneficial for the Base Chakra in Ayurveda
Dose:
Decoction: 9–15 grams (30–60 grams fresh)
Eaten as a food.
Substitute:
Main Combinations:
1. Bleeding:
i. Vomiting Blood, Lotus Rhizome with … available in PRO version
ii. Coughing Blood, Lotus Rhizome with … available in PRO version
iii. Lotus Rhizome, … available in PRO version
2. To calm the Mind and Nerves, Lotus Rhizome with … available in PRO version
Cautions:
None noted
