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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter and astringent*; cool*; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Heart and spleen channels.*

Actions and indications: Supplements the spleen and promotes contraction; assists ginseng to supplement spleen yīn, and make the blood stay in the vessels.*

Notes: Compare 莲肉.XXX

See: Lián ròu (莲肉 Nelumbinis Semen, lotus seed)

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