Tranquilizing Herbs
Lian Zi Xin
莲子心
Lotus Plumule
蓮子心
莲心
莲芯
莲子芯
Lian Xin
Plumula Nelumbinis
Name
Lian Zi Xin (Lotus Plumule)
The Effect of Lian Zi Xin
Property
Bitter, cold; lung, heart and kidney meridians entered.
Actions
Clear heart-fire, stop bleeding and secure essence.
Indications
Spermatorrhea, swelling and pain of eyes, hematemesis, thrist, fuss.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 1.5~3 g, or made into powder.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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