Chinese Herbs: Lian Zi (Lotus Seed), Semen Nelumbinis Nuciferae

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Herb 10 of 22 in Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind

Channels:

HT, KI, SP

Properties:

Sweet, Astringent, Neutral

Latin:

Semen Nelumbinis Nuciferae

Chinese:

连子

Tone Marks:

lián zĭ

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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
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San (Ginseng, Poria, and Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder)
Formulas that Tonify the Qi

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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.