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Lotus Root

Cool

莲藕 (Lián Ǒu)

Root

Flavor (味)

Sweet

Organ Affinity (归经)

HeartSpleenStomach

Benefits

  • ✓ Clears heat
  • ✓ Generates fluids
  • ✓ Cools the blood
  • ✓ Stops bleeding

Good For

yin deficiencyblood stasisdamp heat

Avoid If

yang deficiency

Best Season

Autumn