Lian Zi
蓮子 lián zǐ, "lotus seed"

Category: Herbs that Stabilize and Bind (Astringents)  Browse

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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Semen Nelumbinis Nuciferae   
Tastes
Tastes:
Sweet , Astringent  Browse
Dosage
Dosage:
6-15g
Cautions
Cautions:
Contraindicated in those with abdominal distention or constipation.
Meridians
Meridians:
Heart , Spleen , Kidney  Browse
Preparation
Preparation:
No preparation data at this time
Quality
Quality:
Consists of large, full seeds with a white and powdery texture. White lotus seeds, which have been peeled before drying are thought to be of better quality than red lotus seeds, the unpeeled product.
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')  Browse
Notes
Notes:
No notes at this time
Formulas
Formulas (4)
Family:
Nymphaeaceae  Browse

Alternate Names:
Pharmaceutical: Nelumbinis Semen
Botanical: Nelumbo Nucifera Gaertn.
Japanese: renshi
Korean: yeonja
Common: lotus seed
 
Temperature:  Neutral  Browse
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