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Nelumbinis Flos
Lotus flower
莲花 〔蓮花〕 lián huā
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)
Origin in unofficial sources: Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Bitter and sweet; warm; nontoxic*.
Channel entry: Heart and liver channels.*
Actions and indications: Quickens the blood and stanches bleeding; eliminates dampness and disperses wind. Treats retching of blood due to injury from knocks and falls;