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Kingdom: Plant

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

Origin in unofficial sources: Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.

Use: Medicinal

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

Properties: Bitter; balanced.

Channel entry: Spleen and stomach channels.

Actions and indications: Hé yè gěng frees qì and loosens the chest, harmonizes the stomach, and quiets the fetus. It treats external contraction of summerheat-damp, oppression in the chest, pregnancy vomiting, and stirring fetus. Hé yè gěng is also used to check flooding and vaginal discharge.

Dosage and method: Oral: Used in decoctions, in doses of 10–15g.

See: Hé gěng (荷梗 Nelumbinis Petiolus seu Pedicellus, lotus stalk)

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