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Nelumbinis Petiolus seu Pedicellus

Lotus stalk

荷梗 〔荷梗〕 hé gěng

Alternate Chinese names: 荷叶梗 hé yè gěng; 莲梗 lián gěng

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

Actions and indications: Clears heat and resolves summerheat; frees qì and moves water. Treats mainly used to treat oppression in the chest due to summerheat and dampness. Also treats diarrhea, dysentery, strangury, and vaginal discharge.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (9–15g).

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