Charred Lotus Rhizome Node … Classic Formulas
Ou Tan · Nodus Nelumbinis Rhizomatis Carbonisatus
Primary Actions
- Stops bleeding more strongly than raw Ou Jie ... Ou Tan is the charred hemostatic lane of lotus rhizome node, used when bleeding is active or recurrent and a stronger astringent effect is desired.
- Addresses bleeding without completely trapping stasis ... like raw lotus node, the charred form is still valued for balancing hemostasis with a modest ability to avoid leaving stagnant blood behind.
- Used for upper, lower, and gynecologic bleeding patterns ... traditional indications include hemoptysis, hematuria, abnormal uterine bleeding, and bleeding after traumatic injury.
Classic Formulas
- Hemostatic herb pairings with Bai Mao Gen or Ce Bai Ye ... common practical logic when blood-heat bleeding needs a sweet, gentle adjunct.
- Trauma and cough-blood formulas ... charred lotus node is added when bleeding needs stronger control without losing all blood-moving flexibility.
Classical Text References
- Traditional herb guides distinguish raw Ou Jie from Ou Tan by saying the charred form is stronger for stopping bleeding.
- The herb's valued nuance is that it helps arrest bleeding without acting like a purely trapping astringent.
- Modern inference ... direct PubMed literature specific to Ou Tan is sparse, so this record leans mainly on established materia medica distinctions between raw and carbonized lotus node.