He Ye Geng

Name

He Geng (Lotus Petiole)

1. He Geng
2. 荷梗
3. Lotus Petiole
4. 荷叶梗
5. 荷葉梗

The Effect of He Ye Geng

Property

Bitter, neutral; spleen and bladder meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and relieve summer-heat, smooth qi and promote diuresis.

Indications

Chest stuffiness due to summer-heat and damp, dysentery, stranguria, diarrhea, morbid leucorrhea.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g.