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Nelumbinis Semen
Lotus seed
石莲肉 〔石蓮肉〕 shí lián ròu
Alternate Chinese names: 石莲肉 shí lián ròu; 莲子肉 lián ròu
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)
Origin in unofficial sources: Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.
Use: Alimentary
Properties: Astringent and sweet; balanced.
Channel entry: Heart, spleen, and kidney channels.
Actions and indications: Quiets the spirit; astringes the intestines; and secures essence. Treats enduring diarrhea; dream emission;
Quality: Large plump hard seeds with black seed coats are the best.
Production area: chiefly Húnán, Húběi, Fújiàn, Jiāngsū, Zhèjiāng, and Jiāngxī, with Húnán producing the best and Fújiàn producing the most; also produced in Shāndōng, ānhuī, Shānxī, Hénán, Liáoníng, Hēilóngjiāng, Yúnnán, Guìzhōu and Shaǎnxī.
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