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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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