Nelumbo Stamen, Lotus Stamen, Lian Xu 莲须
Lian Xu (TCM)
Descourtilz, M.E., Flore médicale des Antilles, vol. 8 (1829)
Illustrations of Indian Botany, Wight, 1840
Members CLICK HERE for the PRO VERSIONBotanical name:
Nelumbo nucifera
Parts used:
Stamen
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral, dry. Sweet
Classification:
R. Astringents
Uses:
1. Astringes the Kidneys, Stabilizes the Essence:
-Spermatorrhea, Nocturnal Emission (TCM, Ayurveda)
-Enuresis, Leukorrhea
-regarded as Aphrodisiac in Ayurveda
2. Stops Bleeding: (TCM, Ayurveda)
-various types of Bleeding, Vomiting of Blood, Uterine Bleeding etc
3. Benefits the Heart:
-traditionally believe to strengthen the Heart and benefit complexion.
-stops excess dreaming
Dose:
Decoction: 1 ½–5 grams
Main Combinations:
1. Leukorrhea, Lotus Stamen Lian Xu with … available in PRO version
2. Spermatorrhea, Lotus Stamen Lian Xu with … available in PRO version
3. Bleeding, Lotus Stamen Lian Xu with … available in PRO version
4. Vomiting of Blood, Lotus Stamen Lian Xu with … available in PRO version
5. Irregular Uterine Bleeding with signs of Blood Stasis, Lotus Stamen Lian Xu with … available in PRO version
6. Reproductive tonic, Lotus Stamen Lian Xu with … available in PRO version
Cautions:
Not used in abdominal distention or constipation, or those with Urinary difficulty.