Lotus Seed … Classic Formulas
Lian Zi · Semen Nelumbinis
Primary Actions
- Tonifies the Spleen and binds the intestines; treats chronic diarrhea and poor appetite from Spleen deficiency
- Tonifies the Kidney and secures Essence; stabilizes leukorrhea, spermatorrhea, and premature ejaculation from Kidney instability
- Nourishes the Heart and calms the Spirit; treats irritability, palpitations, and insomnia from Heart-Kidney disharmony
Classic Formulas
- Gui Pi Tang (Restore the Spleen Decoction)
- Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin (Clear the Heart Lotus Seed Drink)
Classical Text References
- Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Divine Farmer's Materia Medica, c. 200 CE) lists lotus seed among the upper-class tonics
- Ben Cao Gang Mu (Li Shizhen, 1578) describes its role in tonifying the Spleen, securing Essence, and nourishing the Heart