Single Herb Glossary
Ŏu Jié 藕節
| Pharmaceutical name | Nelumbinis Nodus rhizomatis Lotus rhizome node |
| Category | Stop Bleeding |
| Key Properties | Stop Bleeding Removes Blood Stasis |
| Properties | Sweet, Neut Astringent |
| Tropism | LU, ST, LV |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Stops Bleeding Reduce Stasis |
| Dosages | 9-15g |
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| Chemical Composition | Asparagine, tannins, vitamin C, starch |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Hemostatic: both fresh and charred herb demonstrated hemostatic effects; charred herb stronger than fresh form |
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