Black Lotus Seed

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NameShi Lian Zi (Black Lotus Seed)The Effect of Black Lotus SeedPropertySweet, astringent, slightly bitter, cold; spleen, stomach, heart and lung meridians entered.ActionsClear damp-heat, clear away the heart-fire, stimulate the appetite, induce tranquilization, secure essence and check diarrhea.Ind

Shi Lian Zi

Name

Shi Lian Zi (Black Lotus Seed)

The Effect of Black Lotus Seed

Property

Sweet, astringent, slightly bitter, cold; spleen, stomach, heart and lung meridians entered.

Actions

Clear damp-heat, clear away the heart-fire, stimulate the appetite, induce tranquilization, secure essence and check diarrhea.

Indications

Dysentery with vomiting, poor appetite, spermatorrhea, restlessness, insomnia, morbid leucorrhea, turbid urine.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~12 g. Use the raw product when clearing damp-heat and use with Lian Zi Xin for the effect of clearing away the heart-fire and inducing tranquilization.

Cations

It is contraindicated for protracted dysentery with deficiency-cold.

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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