1 TASTE
Sweet, astringent and neutral
2 MERIDIANS
Spleen, kidney and heart
3 FUNCTIONS
1. To tonify the spleen and stop Diarrhea [3]; 2. To reinforce the kidneys and control the essence; 3. To nourish the blood and tranquilize the mind
4 INDICATIONS
1. Palpitations, insomnia and irritability. Lotus seed (Lian Zi [4]) is used with Wild jujube seed (Suan Zao Ren [5]), Arborvitae seed (Bai Zi Ren [6]) and Potia with hostwood (Fushen) 2. Kidney deficiency manifested as seminal emissions or leukorrhagia. Lotus seed (Lianzi) is used with Daddey seed (Tu Si Zi [7]) Dioscorea (Shan Yao [8]) and Euryale aeed (Qian Shi [9]). 3. Chronic diarrhea due to deficiency of the spleen. Lotus seed (Lianzi) is used with White atractylodes (Bai Zhu [10]), Dioscorea (Shanyao)and Poria (Fu Ling [11]).
5 DOSAGE
6-15g
6 COUTIONS
This herb is contraindicated in cases with constipation.
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