The efficacy and function of lotus

Traditional Chinese medicine has a history of thousands of years. It appeared at a very early time, and it has very satisfactory effects on the treatment of diseases. There are many types of traditional Chinese medicine. Do you know the medicinal material lotus?

[Other names] Lotus (The Book of Songs), Lotus (Mao Shi Zhuan), Water flower (Cui Bao's Notes on Ancient and Modern Times).

[Source] It is the flower bud of the lotus plant of the Nymphaeaceae family. Harvest large buds or opened flowers between June and July and dry them in the shade.

[Habitat distribution] It is produced in most parts of the country.

[Properties] The dried flower buds are conical, 2.5 to 4 cm long and about 2 cm in diameter. Surface is gray-brown. The petals are multi-layered and arranged in a spiral shape; the scattered petals are oval or elliptical, slightly wrinkled or folded, with many fine veins on the surface and slightly thick at the base; the texture is smooth and soft. After removing the petals, the center is a young lotus pod with a round and flat top, more than 10 small holes on it, a gradually narrowing base, and many stamens around it. The pedicel is thin and cylindrical with wrinkles or lines, purple-black surface, thorn-like protrusions, and large pores in cross section. It has a slight fragrance and a bitter taste. The best ones are those that have not opened, have neat and clean petals, and have a fresh and fragrant smell.

[Chemical composition] The flowers contain quercetin, luteolin, isoquercetin, luteolin glucoside, kaempferol, kaempferol-3-galactosyl glucoside, kaempferol-3-diglucoside and other flavonoids.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, sweet, warm.

【Meridian】 "Ben Cao Zai Xin": "enters the heart and liver meridians."

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and stop bleeding, remove dampness and eliminate wind. Treats vomiting blood due to falls, and blisters and eczema.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: grind into powder, 0.5-1 qian; or decoct in water. For external use: apply to the affected area.

[Additional prescription] ① Treating vomiting blood due to falling, blood stasis due to falling, and vomiting blood from the heart and stomach: Grind dried lotus into powder. Take a square inch of wine with each serving. (Summary of Medical Prescriptions)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Rihuazi Materia Medica"

This is the end of this article's introduction to the medicinal value of lotus. In fact, lotus has many different medicinal effects, all of which have significant benefits to the human body. Everyone can try it.