Lotus Leaves, Hé Yè, 荷叶, Folium Nelumbinis

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Health Benefits
For: Heat stroke with diarrhea • Bloody vomit
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Other Names: Ou Ye
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Pharmacopeias: Shi Liao Ben Cao
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Category: Clear Heat Resolve Toxins 
English: Lotus Leaves    Pinyin:  He Ye      Pharmaceutical: Folium Nelumbinis  
Organs: Heart • Liver • Spleen      Temperature: Cold  
Taste: Bitter      Toxicity:   
Patterns: Summer heat • Sinking clear yang • Bleeding • Bleeding in lower burner due to heat or stagnation 
Actions:  Clear summer heat • Stop diarrhea • Raise clear Spleen yang • Stop bleeding • Dry dampness
Indications: Summer heat • Sinking clear yang • Bloody diarrhea • Bloody vomit • Excessive sweating, irritability, scanty urine and diarrhea that comes with summer heat
Contraindications: Diarrhea or bloody dysentery from deficiency cold
Typical Dosage: 3g to 10g • Dried He Ye is better at clearing heat • Charred He Ye is better at stopping bleeding          Guidelines
Parts Used: Leaves       Notable for: Summer heat/ heat stroke
Other: Herb pair: He Ye/ Lu Dou
Combine With Purpose
Formulas with He Ye

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Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs.  Examples below:

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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