Lotus Seed,Semen Nelumbus and traditional remedy!

Contents

• Botanical Info and Identification of Lotus.
• Lotus Seed Qualities.
• Origin of Lotus Seed.
• What is lotus seed? What is it used for?.
• Lotus Seed Applications.
• Lots Seed suggestions.
• Lotus Seed Soup.
• Reference Materials:Lotus Seed.
• Traditional Lotus Seed Formulations.
• Lotus Seed Modern Researches.
• Research Update:Lotus Seed or Semen Nelumbinis.

Applications and Properties:

Applications:

Nourish the heart and tranquilize the mind.
Spleen Weakness and the stomach with anorexia.
Weak digestion with chronic diarrhea.
Urinary disorders, including urinary stones, kidney inflammation.

Properties:

Lotus seed is used primarily as an astringent in Kidney and Spleen tonic formulations. It is in own right a good mild tonic. It is useful for preventing the leakage of essence, and thus is commonly used to prevent or treat premature ejaculation, spermatorrhea, and is also used in women's formulas to treat leucorrhagia.
Orally, lotus seed is used for digestive disorders and diarrhea.
Dosage:typical dose of lotus seed is 6-15 grams of crushed or powdered seed, boiled in water for use as a decoction.

Safety and Toxicity:

Lotus seeds should not be taken by people who are constipated or have a distended abdomen.Not to be used by those who are experiencing constipation.

Reference:

• 1.Lotus Seed,Semen Nelumbus and traditional remedy!

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♣ last edit date:21th,Oct.2010.