Nelumbo Rhizoma, Lotus Rhizome, Ou Jie 藕节

Ou Jie (TCM)
Picture Descourtilz, M.E., Flore médicale des Antilles, vol. 8 (1829)

Picture Lotus root
Jiu Huang Ben Cao (The Famine Relief Herbal) (1593)

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Botanical name:


Nelumbo nucifera

Parts used:


Rhizome node

Temperature & Taste:


Neutral, dry. Sweet

Classification:


L. Stop Bleeding:

Uses:


1. Clears Heat, Stops Bleeding:
-Vomiting or Coughing of Blood from Heat of the Lungs or Stomach
-“detoxifies alcoholism” (Chen Cang Qi)
-the fresh root quenches Thirst
-it was also said to detoxify Aconite poison. (Zu Zhi Cai)

2. Calms the Mind, Settles Wind:
-has a settling effect on the Mind and Nerves and a cooling effect on Bile (Ayurveda)
-Nervousness, Anxiety, Stress, overactive mind
-“Long-term use makes one happy” (Ming Yi Bie Lu)
-“Pacifies Anger” (Chen Cang Qi)

3. Astringes the Kidneys:
-benefits Essence
-strengthening in chronic diarrhea, leukorrhea, spermatorrhea
-regarded as beneficial for the Base Chakra in Ayurveda


Dose:


Decoction: 9–15 grams (30–60 grams fresh)
Eaten as a food.

Substitute:


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Main Combinations:


1. Bleeding:
i. Vomiting Blood, Lotus Rhizome with … available in PRO version
ii. Coughing Blood, Lotus Rhizome with … available in PRO version
iii. Lotus Rhizome, … available in PRO version
2. To calm the Mind and Nerves, Lotus Rhizome with … available in PRO version

Cautions:


None noted

Main Preparations used: