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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; heaven-borne blisters (pemphigus).

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