Lian Fang - 莲房 - Nelumbinis Receptaculum

Pharmaceutical Latin:	Flos Nelumbinis Nelumbinis Receptaculum
Common English:	Lotus Peduncle Lotus Receptacle Lotus Seed Pot

Category

Herbs that Regulate the Blood: Herbs that Stop Bleeding

Properties

Taste	Temperature	Entering Meridians	Dosage
Bitter Astringent	Warm	Liver Spleen Kidney	3-10g Tincture:1-3ml

Actions And Indications

Actions	Indications/Syndromes
Stops bleeding and reduces Blood Stasis	Uterine bleeding and hematuria Hemorrhoidal bleeding, rectal prolapse Abdominal pain due to Blood Stagnation
Dispels Summerheat and Dampness	Diarrhea in children Damp rashes, eczema

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

Major Combinations

Hb. Leonuri Yi Mu Cao
Menorrhagia or metrorrhagia

Notes

1. Raw, this herb removes Stasis but only slightly stops bleeding; it is used for retained placenta, hemorrhoids and prolonged lochia.
2. For diarrhea in children caused by food poisoning, use it fresh.
3. The charred form of Lian Fang is the most commonly used, particularly for continuous uterine bleeding, hematuria and bleeding hemorrhoids.
4. As its effects are mild, it serves as an adjunctive herb.
5. Charred Lotus Receptacle Lian Fang Tan has a stronger restraining and inhibiting action for stopping bleeding.