Single Herbs
Formula
Single Herbs
| Category | Shou Se Yao 收澀藥 |
| Sub Category | |
| Name | Lian Zi 蓮子 Lotus seed |
| Grown | Throughout China. |
| Source | Dried fruit of Nelumbo nucifera GAERTN. |
| Ingredients | Isoliensinine, Pronuciferine, Anonaine, Nelumbine, NUCIFERINE, N-nor-Armepavine, Lotusine |
| Pharma Effect | |
| Properties | Sweet, astringent, neutral |
| Channels | Spleen, kidneys, heart |
| Function | Tones spleen, stops diarrhea, tones kidneys and stabilizes the essence, nourishes heart and calms spirit. |
| Clinic Usage | Clears heart, removes irritability, improves appetite, nourishes heart, calms spirit, strengthens spleen, stops diarrhea and stabilizes essence. |
| Cautions | |
| Dosage | 6~15g |
| Storage | Store in a dry place. Protect from worm infestation. |
