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:

-Spermatorrhea, Nocturnal Emission (TCM, Ayurveda)
-Enuresis, Leukorrhea
-regarded as Aphrodisiac in Ayurveda

2. Stops Bleeding: (TCM, Ayurveda)

-various types of Bleeding, Vomiting of Blood, Uterine Bleeding etc

3. Benefits the Heart:

-traditionally believe to strengthen the Heart and benefit complexion.
-stops excess dreaming

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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