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Other Common Names
Lotus Seed

Page Number In Radiant Health
not in book

Pharmaceutical Latin
Semen Nelumbinis

Pinyin
Lian Zi

Treasures
Jing and Qi

Treasure Rating
***

Atmospheric Energy
Neutral

Organ Meridian Systems
Kidney, Spleen and Heart

Primary Functions
Astringent to control Jing, to reinforce the Kidney, to tonify the Spleen and firm up the stool, and to stabilize Shen and calm the mind

Qualities
Lotus seed is used primarily as an astringent in Kidney and Spleen tonic formulations. It is in own right a good mild tonic. It is useful for preventing the leakage of essence, and thus is commonly used to prevent or treat premature ejaculation, spermatorrhea, and is also used in women's formulas to treat leucorrhagia. For these purposes, it is often combined with other astringent herbs such as Dragon Bone, Cuscuta, Euryale, Cuscuta, Cnidium, Astragalus seed, etc.

It is also commonly used in formulas designed to firm up the stool in individuals with weak Spleen functions. It is usually combined with herbs such as White Atractylodes and Poria for this purpose.

Lotus seed has Shen stabilizing properties. It is therefore combined with other Shen stabilizers to calm the mind and to help overcome emotions such as chronic worry, fear, anger, etc. It is usually combined with Dragon Bone, Polygonum stem, Albizzia bark or flower, Biota, etc. for this purpose.

Primary Combinations
Combine with:

1. Ginseng, Poria and Dioscorea to tonify the Spleen and Kidney
2. Astragalus Seed, Euryale seed, Cornus, Dragon tooth, Oyster shell, Cnidium and Cuscuta to astringe the Kidneys and prevent premature ejaculation and to treat chronic vaginal discharge

Varieties and Grading
Select fresh, clean lotus seed.

Contraindications
Not to be used by those who are experiencing constipation