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Alternate Chinese names: 莲花须 lián huā xū; 莲花蕊 lián huā ruǐ; 莲蕊须 lián ruǐ xū

Kingdom: Plant

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

Origin in unofficial sources: Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet and astringent; balanced; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Heart and kidney channels.

Actions and indications: Clears the heart, boosts the kidney, astringes essence, and stanches bleeding. Treats dream emission; vomiting and retching; nosebleed (nǜ xuè); flooding and spotting; vaginal discharge; diarrhea.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (2.4–4.5g); use in pills and powders.

Quality: Undamaged soft slender pale yellow stamens are the best. Do not use if purplish-red or earth brown in color or exhibit signs of mold.

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

See: Lián ròu (莲肉 Nelumbinis Semen, lotus seed)

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