Lian Xu (莲须) is the stamen of the lotus flower, recorded as Stamen Nelumbinis. It is sweet and astringent in flavour and neutral in temperature, entering the Heart, Liver and Kidney channels.

Pinyin

lian xu

Chinese

莲须·蓮鬚

Latin Name

Stamen Nelumbinis

English Name

Lotus Semen·lotus stamen

Japanese

renshu

Korean

yeonsu

Actions and indications

Stabilises the Kidneys and secures Jing

Kidneys too deficient to hold: nocturnal emission, spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, bedwetting, frequent urination or vaginal discharge

Clears Heart Heat

Heart Yin deficiency
Excessive dreaming and restless sleep that accompany seminal emission

Stops bleeding

Nosebleed, vomiting of blood and heavy uterine bleeding

Combinations

lian zi

Seminal emission.

sha yuan zi + mu li + long gu + qian shi

Tinnitus and loss of sperm

jin ying zi + qian shi

Kidney Deficiency with vaginal discharge

ou jie tan

Various bleeding disorders.

xian he cao + bai ji

Incessant hematemesis.

dang gui + hong hua

Irregular uterine bleeding where bleeding must be stopped while Blood is also moved

Age

Raw

Granule

Tincture

Concentrate

Frequency

Any

1.5-9 g

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Cautions

contraindication Abdominal distension

contraindication Constipation

contraindication Difficult or painful urination, or urinary retention

contraindication Dryness

contraindication Anger from rising Liver Yang

caution Binding can trap a pathogen that has not been cleared, so avoid it while Excess Heat, Damp-Heat or an external invasion is still active

caution Seminal emission or frequent urination caused by Damp-Heat pouring down needs clearing, not astringing; using it there is the herb's main misuse

caution Frequent urination, incontinence or unusual discharge can have many medical origins; get them assessed rather than self-treating

pregnancy Pregnancy: no traditional prohibition is recorded, but use belongs with a qualified practitioner

lactation Breastfeeding: no traditional prohibition is recorded, but use belongs with a qualified practitioner

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