Nelumbo Receptaculum, Lotus Receptacle, Lian Fang Nelumbo Receptaculum, Lotus Receptacle, Lian Fang 莲房 Lian Feng (TCM) Descourtilz, M.E., Flore médicale des Antilles, vol. 8 (1829) Illustrations of Indian Botany, Wight, 1840 Botanical name: Nelumbo nucifera Parts used: Receptacle Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Bitter Classification: L. Stop Bleeding: Uses: 1. Clears Blood Stasis, Stops Bleeding: -Blood in the Urine-Uterine Bleeding, profuse Menstruation-Threatened Miscarriage2. Clears Damp-Heat, Stops Leakage: -Childhood Diarrhea, especially from Heat and Damp during Summer-Damp-type Rashes and Eczema Dose: Decoction: 4.5–9 grams Preparation: Charred to enhance its hemostatic effect. Substitutes: Lotus and Water Lily are very similar in use. In general the corresponding part of each plant can be used as a substitute.  Main Combinations: 1. Excess Menstruation or Uterine Bleeding, with Motherwort2. Threatened Miscarriage, with Dang Gui and Rehmannia Shu Di Huang Cautions: None noted Main Preparations used:

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