Lian Zi Xin (Lotus Plumule)
Latin Name: Nelumbinis Nuciferae
Properties: bitter, cold
Actions: calms spirit and heart fire, astringes essences, stops bleeding
Medical Indications: confusion, restlessness, irritability, and delirium caused by heat transferring into pericardium channel, thirst, temporary high blood pressure, insomnia, bloody vomit, spermatorrhea, tongue ulcers
Contraindications: not to be used in cases of abdominal masses or constipation
Dosage: 1.5 to 6 grams