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味甘、涩，气平、寒。无毒。池塘栽，秋月采。生食微动气，蒸食能养神。食不去
心
，恐成卒暴霍乱；取心生研，亦止产后渴消。（产后瘀血去多而渴，研汁服效。）凡用
拯，
不可不识。利益十二经脉血气，安靖上下君相火邪。禁精泄清心，去腰痛止痢。搀煮粥，（
搀粳米煮。）渐开耳目聪明；磨作饭，顿令肢体强健。蜡蜜丸服，耐老而饥。日服如常，退
怒生喜。《本经》注云∶雁食粪于田野，（粪中未曾化者。）猿含藏于石岩。经年未坏者得来
，（不逢阴雨处常有之。）食之延寿笑无量。且悦颜色，堪作神仙。又过末秋，就蓬中干黑者
，名石莲子。入水内竟沉之，惟煎盐卤能浮，服更清心黑发。（清心莲子饮，惟用此。）
荷鼻
（蒂也）味苦，安胎甚良，瘀血逐，好血留兼驱血痢；莲房（蓬也）烧灰，止血甚捷，
胎孕推，
胎衣下并宜酒煎。（生者煎服。）荷叶破血止渴，曾载《妇人良方》。原易老枳术丸用之，
取引
风剂亦用，因形类震仰盂。震为雷属木化风，故假此引经索效。
花瓣忌地黄蒜，镇心轻身驻颜。花心名佛座髯，（佛座莲花故云。）益肾涩精固
髓。藕甘寒主血多
验，治瘀血遂散不凝。止吐衄血溢妄行，破产后血积烦闷。（产中忌诸生冷，惟藕不忌。）解
酒毒却热， 金疮生肌。和蜜尝，肥腹脏不生诸虫；煮熟啖，实下焦大开胃脘。节
同地黄
捣汁，亦治口鼻来红。入热酒童便，取效验更易。红莲花、白莲花系胡人贡来中国；
如多服
、如久服俱黑发悦泽颜容。碧莲花出禁中，只可卜其祥瑞，不堪服饵，亦使知之。
Lianzi (Nelumbinis Semen)
Sweet and astringent in flavor, neutral and cold in nature. Non-toxic. Grown in ponds, harvested in autumn moon. Raw consumption slightly moves Qi, steamed consumption nourishes the Spirit. If consumed without removing the plumule (heart), it may cause sudden cholera; grinding the plumule also stops postpartum thirst and wasting. (After childbirth, when much stasis blood is expelled leading to thirst, taking its juice is effective.) For all uses, one must understand this. It benefits the Qi and Blood of the twelve meridians, calms the Fire of the Sovereign and Minister above and below. It secures essence, clears the Heart, removes lower back pain, and stops dysentery. Mixed with rice to cook porridge (mixed with Jingmi, Oryzae Semen Japonicum), it gradually opens the ears and eyes to clarity; ground into rice, it instantly strengthens the limbs. Taken as pills with wax and honey, it resists aging and hunger. Daily consumption as usual reduces anger and generates joy. The *Shennong Benjing* notes: Geese eat feces in fields (those not yet digested). Monkeys hide them in rock crevices. Those that remain unspoiled for years can be obtained (often found where there is no rain or overcast weather). Consuming them extends life and brings boundless laughter. They also beautify the complexion, making one fit to become an immortal. Furthermore, those dried and blackened within the pod after late autumn are named Shilianzi (Lapis Nelumbinis Semen). They sink completely in water, but float only when boiled with salt brine. Consumption further clears the Heart and darkens hair. (Qingxin Lianzi Yin, Clear Heart Lotus Seed Decoction, uses only this.) Hebi (Lotus Calyx/Stem base, i.e., Di) is bitter in flavor, excellent for calming the fetus, expelling stasis blood, retaining healthy blood, and driving out bloody dysentery. Lianfang (Lotus Pod) burned to ash stops bleeding very quickly; it is recommended for pregnancy, and for expelling the placenta, both should be decocted with wine. (Fresh ones decocted and taken orally.) Helie (Lotus Leaf) breaks blood and stops thirst, recorded in *Furen Liangfang*. It was originally used in Yilao's Zhizhu Wan, and also used in agents that guide wind, because its shape resembles the Zhen trigram (Thunder) with an open top. Zhen represents Thunder, belongs to Wood, transforms into Wind, thus borrowing this to guide the meridian and seek efficacy.
Petals are incompatible with Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix) and Suan (Garlic), they calm the Heart, lighten the body, and preserve youth. Huaxin (Lotus Plumule/Flower Center) is named Fzuoshan (Buddha's Seat Beard), (because it is on the Buddha seat lotus). It tonifies the Kidney, astringes essence, and consolidates marrow. Ou (Lotus Rhizome) is sweet and cold, mainly verified for excessive blood conditions, treating stasis blood so it disperses and does not coagulate. It stops vomiting and epistaxis from reckless overflow, and treats postpartum blood accumulation and irritability. (During childbirth, all raw and cold foods are taboo, except Ou.) It resolves alcohol toxicity and eliminates heat, promotes tissue regeneration for metallic wounds. Tasted with honey, it fattens abdominal organs and prevents various parasites; cooked and eaten, it solidifies the Lower Jiao and greatly opens the stomach. Jie (Lotus Node) crushed with Dihuang to extract juice also treats red discharge from mouth and nose. Added to hot wine and Tongbian (Child Urine), efficacy is obtained more easily. Honglianhua (Red Lotus Flower) and Bailianhua (White Lotus Flower) were tribute items brought by Hu people to China; whether taken in large amounts or for a long time, they all darken hair and brighten the complexion. Bilianhua (Green Lotus Flower) comes from the Imperial Palace, only suitable for divining auspicious omens, not suitable for ingestion, let this be known.
Lianzi (Nelumbinis Semen)
Sweet and astringent in flavor, neutral and cold in nature. Non-toxic. Grown in ponds, harvested in autumn moon. Raw consumption slightly moves Qi, steamed consumption nourishes the Spirit. If consumed without removing the plumule (heart), it may cause sudden cholera; grinding the plumule also stops postpartum thirst and wasting. (After childbirth, when much stasis blood is expelled leading to thirst, taking its juice is effective.) For all uses, one must understand this. It benefits the Qi and Blood of the twelve meridians, calms the Fire of the Sovereign and Minister above and below. It secures essence, clears the Heart, removes lower back pain, and stops dysentery. Mixed with rice to cook porridge (mixed with Jingmi, Oryzae Semen Japonicum), it gradually opens the ears and eyes to clarity; ground into rice, it instantly strengthens the limbs. Taken as pills with wax and honey, it resists aging and hunger. Daily consumption as usual reduces anger and generates joy. The *Shennong Benjing* notes: Geese eat feces in fields (those not yet digested). Monkeys hide them in rock crevices. Those that remain unspoiled for years can be obtained (often found where there is no rain or overcast weather). Consuming them extends life and brings boundless laughter. They also beautify the complexion, making one fit to become an immortal. Furthermore, those dried and blackened within the pod after late autumn are named Shilianzi (Lapis Nelumbinis Semen). They sink completely in water, but float only when boiled with salt brine. Consumption further clears the Heart and darkens hair. (Qingxin Lianzi Yin, Clear Heart Lotus Seed Decoction, uses only this.) Hebi (Lotus Calyx/Stem base, i.e., Di) is bitter in flavor, excellent for calming the fetus, expelling stasis blood, retaining healthy blood, and driving out bloody dysentery. Lianfang (Lotus Pod) burned to ash stops bleeding very quickly; it is recommended for pregnancy, and for expelling the placenta, both should be decocted with wine. (Fresh ones decocted and taken orally.) Helie (Lotus Leaf) breaks blood and stops thirst, recorded in *Furen Liangfang*. It was originally used in Yilao's Zhizhu Wan, and also used in agents that guide wind, because its shape resembles the Zhen trigram (Thunder) with an open top. Zhen represents Thunder, belongs to Wood, transforms into Wind, thus borrowing this to guide the meridian and seek efficacy.
Petals are incompatible with Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix) and Suan (Garlic), they calm the Heart, lighten the body, and preserve youth. Huaxin (Lotus Plumule/Flower Center) is named Fzuoshan (Buddha's Seat Beard), (because it is on the Buddha seat lotus). It tonifies the Kidney, astringes essence, and consolidates marrow. Ou (Lotus Rhizome) is sweet and cold, mainly verified for excessive blood conditions, treating stasis blood so it disperses and does not coagulate. It stops vomiting and epistaxis from reckless overflow, and treats postpartum blood accumulation and irritability. (During childbirth, all raw and cold foods are taboo, except Ou.) It resolves alcohol toxicity and eliminates heat, promotes tissue regeneration for metallic wounds. Tasted with honey, it fattens abdominal organs and prevents various parasites; cooked and eaten, it solidifies the Lower Jiao and greatly opens the stomach. Jie (Lotus Node) crushed with Dihuang to extract juice also treats red discharge from mouth and nose. Added to hot wine and Tongbian (Child Urine), efficacy is obtained more easily. Honglianhua (Red Lotus Flower) and Bailianhua (White Lotus Flower) were tribute items brought by Hu people to China; whether taken in large amounts or for a long time, they all darken hair and brighten the complexion. Bilianhua (Green Lotus Flower) comes from the Imperial Palace, only suitable for divining auspicious omens, not suitable for ingestion, let this be known.