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Other
Common Names
Lotus Stamen
Page
Number In Radiant Health
not in book
Pharmaceutical
Latin
Stamen Nelumbinis
Pinyin
Lian Xu
Treasures
Jing
Treasure
Rating
*
Atmospheric
Energy
Warm
Organ
Meridian Systems
Kidney and Heart
Primary
Functions
Astringent to control Jing, to reinforce the Kidney, to
stabilize Shen and calm the mind
Qualities
Lotus stamen is an excellent astringent. It is stronger
as an astringent than Lotus seed, but does not have the
tonic qualities of the seed. It is very 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 leukorrhagia. For these purposes, it is often
combined with other astringent herbs such as Dragon
Bone, Cuscuta, Euryale, Cuscuta, Cnidium, Astragalus
seed, etc.
Primary
Combinations
Combine with:
1. Astragalus Seed, Euryale seed, Cornus, Dragon tooth,
Oyster shell, Cnidium and Cuscuta to astringe the
Kidneys, prevent premature ejaculation and to treat
chronic vaginal discharge
2. Radix Scrophulariae and Tuber Ophiopogonis for
excessive sweating and thirst, loss of consciousness,
and delirium caused by high fever associated with
warm-febrile diseases
Varieties
and Grading
Lotus stamen should be fresh, sweet smelling. Its aroma
is quite pleasant. The fresher it is the better. If it
is dry to the point of being brittle, look elsewhere.
Contraindications
Not to be used by those who are experiencing
constipation
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