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Herb Documents

Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Lian Zi Xin (Lotus Plumule)

Herb 5 of 14 in Herbs that Drain Fire

Lian Zi Xin (Plumula Nelumbinis Nuciferae)

Channels:
HT, PER

Properties:
Bitter, Cold

Latin Name:
Plumula Nelumbinis Nuciferae

Alternate Names

Lian Xin, Lian Yi

Actions

Sedates Heart Fire and Calms the Spirit
For heat transferring into the pericardium channel causing delirium, restlessness, confusion, and irritability. Also used to alleviate thirst, temporarily lower Blood pressure, and help insomnia.
Stops Bleeding and Astringes the Essence
Used as a powder for vomiting Blood, tongue ulcerations, and spermatorrhea.

Contraindications and Cautions

Do not use in cases of constipation or abdominal masses.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Dosage

1.5-6 grams.
Part used: plumule and radicle.

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- 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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.