莲花

Name

Lian Hua (Immature flower of hindu lotus)

The Effect of 莲花

Property

Bitter, sweet, neutral; liver and heart meridians entered.

Actions

Dissipate stasis, stop bleeding, eliminate wind-damp.

Indications

Sores and scabies, pemphigus, haematemesis, metrorrhagia, stranguria due to hematuria.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~9 g, or pounded into powder for oral taking. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying on the affected area with fresh.