Lian+Zi+(Lotus+Seed)

[[image:Lian_Zhi.jpg width="139" height="332" align="right"]]Lian Zhi (Lotus Seed) ["Lotus Seed"]
Category: Herbs to Astringe Nature : Neutral Flavors: Astringent, Sweet **[Stamen, Lian Xu, is more astringent]** Channels: SP, KI, HT

Functions: **Tonify Spleen Qi** and stop diarrhea; **Tonify Kidney Qi** and control essence; **Nourish the Heart** and calm the shen Indications: 1. Chronic diarrhea & poor appetite due to Spleen Qi deficiency 2. Seminal emission due to Kidney Qi deficiency 3. Restlessness, insomnia & palpitations due to Heart deficiency **[Heart & Kidney not communicating]** 4. Excessive leukorrhea due to Spleen & Kidney deficiency

Dosage: 6-15g.

Contra: constipation