Category
Stabilize & Bind
Pin Yin
Latin Name
Nelumbinis Semen
English Name
Dosage
6-15g
Entering Channels
HT
Flavor
astringent
Temperature
neutral
Pregnancy
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Chinese Herbal Formulas (Comprehensive List)
Individual Essential Oils
Kampo Name
Kampo Number
Kanji
Katakana
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Key Characteristics:
- Tonifies and stabilizes the Spleen, Heart, and Kidneys; calms the spirit.
Cautions & Contraindications:
- Contraindicated in those with abdominal distention or constipation.
Actions & Indications:
- Tonifies the Spleen and stops diarrhea: for Spleen deficiency with chronic diarrhea and loss of appetite. This herb both augments and binds, and is thus very useful in treating these disorders.
- Tonifies the Kidneys and stabilizes the essence: for premature ejaculation and spermatorrhea due to unstable, deficient Kidneys. Also used for excessive uterine bleeding and vaginal discharge.
- Nourishes the Heart and calms the spirit: for palpitations with anxiety, irritability associated with deficiency, and insomnia. Especially useful for problems associated with lack of communication between the Kidneys and Heart.
