Chinese Herbs: Lian Xu (Lotus Stamen), Stamen Nelumbinis

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Herb 9 of 22 in Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind

Channels:

HT, KI

Properties:

Sweet, Astringent, Neutral

Latin:

Stamen Nelumbinis

Chinese:

莲须

Tone Marks:

lián xū

Alt Names:

Jin Ying Cao

Actions

Astringes the Kidneys
Stops leakage of body fluids from Kidney Deficiency
Clears the Heart
Used for excessive dreaming at night.

Contraindications and Cautions

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Herb-Drug Interactions

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Toxicity and Overdose

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This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan (Metal Lock Pill to Stabilize the Essence)
Formulas that Stabilize the Kidneys

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Third Edition - Max Wichtl

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - Qiao Yi

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.