State/School

California License Exam, Pacific College Comps

Pharm Name

Nelumbinis Folium

Common Name

Sacred Lotus Leaf

Category

Clear Heat & Resolve Toxicity

Ingredients

Taste

Bitter, Slightly Sweet

Pao Zhi

Temperature

Neutral

Action / Indication

1.  Treats summerheat patterns: for fever, irritability, excessive sweating, scanty urine, and especially diarrhea due to summerheat
   
2. Raises and clears the yang of the Spleen: for diarrhea due to Spleen deficiency, especially in the aftermath of summer heat
3. Stops bleeding: primarily for bleeding in the lower burner due to heat or stagnation, but also for vomiting blood. Generally used as an adjunctive herb.

Treatment Principles

Clears Summerheat-Damp
Lifts Spleen Yang
Stops Bleeding

Contraindication

Use caution for bleeding due to cold.

Dosages

3-9g. Char to stop bleeding.

Meridians

HT, LV, SP

Tom's Comment

1. He Ye is a common ingredient to dispel dampness in "Da Shu" (Big Heat) formulas.
2. He Ye is used to wrap Sticky Rice; a very popular dim sum.

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Formula Type