The original text is: "Lotus is planted in the pool and blooms in summer, either red or white. Lotus stems stand upright. Lotus leaves are round. Its name is lotus root in the mud. Lotus root has knots, holes and silk. "
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Lotus is an ornamental plant, which is edible and ornamental. According to Compendium of Materia Medica, lotus, lotus seed, lotus coat, lotus room, lotus whisker, lotus plumule, lotus leaf, lotus stalk and lotus node can all be used as medicine.
Lotus can promote blood circulation and stop bleeding, remove dampness and dispel wind, clear heart and cool blood, and relieve fever and detoxify. Lotus seeds can nourish the heart, kidney, spleen and intestine. Lotus beard can clear the heart and benefit the kidney, astringe essence and stop bleeding, relieve summer heat, relieve annoyance, promote fluid production and quench thirst.
Lotus leaf can clear away heat, relieve summer heat, promote diuresis, strengthen yang, stop bleeding and lose weight. Among them, the ingredients of lotus leaf Zhen have a miraculous effect on cleaning the stomach, reducing fat and removing blood stasis. Lotus root can recharge your batteries, stop bleeding and remove blood stasis, and clear away heat and toxic materials.
Lotus root can clear away heat and relieve summer heat, benefit water, purge fire and clear heart.
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