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莲子 · Lian Zi
Lotus Seed
Nelumbo nucifera
— Neutral, sweet, astringent · Spleen, Kidney, Heart
Traditional uses
Chronic loose stools
Restless sleep
Palpitations
Used in
Insomnia & Poor Sleep
Loose Stools
Summer Heat & Overheating
⚠ Safety
Avoid with constipation.
Sources
Wikipedia – Nelumbo nucifera (photo & botany)
Bensky et al. – Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Eastland Press)
Scheid, Bensky et al. – Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies (Eastland Press)
NCCIH – Herbs at a Glance (US National Institutes of Health)