Lotus Seed
Semen Nelumbinis
Shi Lian Zi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; astringent; neutral

Part(s) used

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Treatment of protracted diarrhea due to hypofunction of the spleen, seminal emission, leukorrhagia, palpitation, insomnia.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Treatment of protracted diarrhea due to hypofunction of the spleen, seminal emission, leukorrhagia, palpitation, insomnia.