lian xu

Name: lian xu
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莲须·Stamen Nelumbinis

Lotus Semen

About lian xu

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.

Names

Pinyin	lian xu
Chinese	莲须·蓮鬚
Latin Name	Stamen Nelumbinis
English Name	Lotus Semen·lotus stamen
Japanese	renshu
Korean	yeonsu

Classification

Channels: Heart, Kidney, Liver
Flavour: Sweet, Astringent
Temperature: Neutral
Family: Nymphaeaceae
Species: Nelumbo nucifera
Tags: Chinese Herbs, Common

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

Dosage

Age	Raw	Granule	Tincture	Concentrate	Frequency
Any	1.5-9 g	—	—	—	—

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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