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Lotus Seed (Semen Nelumbinis)

Location found

Hunan, Fujiang, Fiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, China

Flavor & Property

Sweet an astringent; neutral

Effects

Relieves diarrhea, arrests seminal emission

Use

Chronic diarrhea and poor appetite

* used with ginseng, white atractylodes rhizome, poria and Chinese yam

Seminal emission and spermatorrhea

* used with flatstem milvetch seed, dragon's bone and oyster shell

Dosage & Administration

6-15g (boiled in water for oral use)

Precaution & Contractindication

Constipation

Note: It is important to be evaluated by a health professional before taking this drug.

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