Lian (Zi) Xin (Lotus Plumule) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Lian (Zi) Xin
English Name: Lotus Plumule

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • Drains heart fire - for warm-febrile disease where heat collapses into the pericardium channel causing confusion, delirium; insomnia and irritability due to excessive heart fire.
  • Stops bleeding, binds the essence - vomiting blood, spermatorrhea.

Functional Groups (Click for Summary/Study Notes)

Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 1.5-6g

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

  • Avoid in patients with abdominal masses and/or constipation.

Staff Clinician Notes

There are no additional notes for this herb.

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