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Alternate Chinese names: 莲蓬壳 lián péng ké; 莲壳 lián ké; 藕房 ǒu fáng

Kingdom: Plant

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

Origin in unofficial sources: Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.

Use: Alimentary

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

Properties: Bitter and astringent; warm; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Liver channel.*

Actions and indications: Disperses stasis, stanches bleeding, and eliminates dampness. Treats flooding and spotting; profuse menstruation; flooding and spotting in pregnancy; blood stasis abdominal pain; retention of the placenta; blood dysentery; blood strangury; hemorrhoids; prolapse of the rectum; eczema.

Dosage and method: 6–12gr. before use. Oral: Decoct (4.5–9g); use in pills and powders. Topical: Decoct as a wash; grind and apply mixed.

Quality: Large purplish red receptacles are the best.

Production area: Húnán, Húběi, Fújiàn, Jiāngsū, Zhèjiāng.

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