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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; descent of blood.

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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