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Kingdom: Plant

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

Origin in unofficial sources: Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.

Use: Medicinal and alimentary

Category: Astringing agents / Intestine-astringing diarrhea-checking agents

Properties: Bitter, astringent; balanced.

Channel entry: Heart, liver, and spleen channels.

Actions and indications:

• Clears summerheat, disinhibits dampness, upbears yáng, and stanches bleeding.
• It is used to treat summerheat-heat disease patterns, diarrhea due to spleen vacuity, and many patterns of bleeding.

Dosage and method: Oral: 3–10g in decoctions.

Quality: Large green unbroken leafs without spots or speckles are the best.

Production area: Most parts, especially Zhèjiāng, Jiāngsū, Guǎngdōng.

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