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Lian Hua

莲花
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Name

Lian Hua (Immature flower of hindu lotus)

  1. 莲花
  2. 荷花
  3. Flos Nelumbinis Immaturus
  4. Immature flower of hindu lotus
  5. He Hua
  6. 蓮花

The Effect of Lian Hua

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.