ancient wisdom · Herb
Hindu Lotus Petiole
Hindu Lotus Petiole. Properties: Mild; Bitter. Meridians: Spleen; Stomach; Liver
🌿 Names
Pinyin Name
He Geng
中文名 (Chinese)
荷梗
Latin Name
Nelumbo Nucifera
English Name
Hindu Lotus Petiole
Alias Names
藕杆莲蓬杆荷叶梗
☯ TCM Properties
Properties (性味)
Mild; Bitter
Meridians (归经)
Spleen; Stomach; Liver
Part Used
Dried petiole and pedicel
🩺 Clinical Profile
Function (功能)
To dispel summerheat, rectify qi and transform damp.
Indication (主治)
Summerheat-damp and oppression in chest, diarrhea, dysentery, strangury, vaginal discharge.
🔗 External References
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