Nelumbo Semen, Lotus Seed, Lian Zi 莲子

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

Picture Illustrations of Indian Botany, Wight, 1840

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Botanical name:


Nelumbo nucifera

Parts used:


Seed

Temperature & Taste:


Neutral (slightly Cool), dry. Sweet

Classification:


R. Astringents

Uses:


1. Strengthens the Spleen, Stops Diarrhea:
-Chronic Diarrhea with lethargy, loss of appetite
-aids development, helps in malabsorption
-strengthens and astringes
-“reinforces the qi and blood in the 12 Channels” (Meng Xian)

2. Strengthens the Kidneys, Secures the Essence:
-Lower back pain and weakness
-Spermatorrhea, Nocturnal Emission, Premature Ejaculation
-used as a reproductive tonic
-Uterine Bleeding, Leukorrhea
-in India the Seeds are regarded as strengthening the Uterus, promoting Fertility and nourishing the Fetus
-“Long-term use makes one feel happy and vigorous and able to enjoy a long life” (Shen Nong Ben Cao)

3. Nourishes the Heart, Calms the Spirit:
-Palpitations with anxiety
-Irritability, Insomnia, Emotional instability
-in Ayurveda they are regarded as aiding development of speech and expression
-regarded as beneficial for the Heart Chakra in Ayurveda
–“keeps one in good mental condition” (Shen Nong Ben Cao)
-“A heavy dose of the drug keeps one in high spirits.” (Da Ming)


Dose:


Decoction: 6–15 grams

Substitute:


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Main Combinations:


1. Chronic Diarrhea:
i. from Spleen deficiency, Lotus Seed with … available in PRO version
ii. Lotus Seed with … available in PRO version
2. Chronic Impotence, Spermatorrhea, Lotus Seed with … available in PRO version
3. Premature Ejaculation, Lotus Seed with … available in PRO version
4. Chronic Leukorrhea, Lotus Seed with … available in PRO version
5. Calm the Mind and Spirit:
i. to feel happy and vigorous, beat the dru and make a Congee with Rice.
ii. Mild cases of Insomnia, Palpitations, Irritability, Lotus Seed with … available in PRO version
iii. Irritability, Palpitations, Insomnia, Lotus Seed with … available in PRO version
iv. Insomnia, Palpitations, Irritability from Heart Fire, Lotus Seed with … available in PRO version
v. Lotus seed with … available in PRO version
6. Reproductive tonic:
i. Lotus Seed with … available in PRO version

Cautions:


1. Not for abdominal distention or Constipation

Main Preparations used: