Lian (Zi) Xin Lian (Zi) Xin Lian (Zi) Xin Lotus Plumule tcm herb traditional chinese medicine lian zi xin tcm herbal database

Lian (Zi) Xin - Lotus Plumule

Clinical Applications

  • Drains heart fire - for warm-febrile disease where heat collapses into the pericardium channel causing confusion, delirium; insomnia and irritability due to excessive heart fire.
  • Stops bleeding, binds the essence - vomiting blood, spermatorrhea.

Functional Category

Temperature & Taste

Channels Influenced

Dosage & Preparation

  • Dosage: 1.5-6g

Cautions & Precautions

  • Avoid in patients with abdominal masses and/or constipation.