Pinyin: he ye

ENGLISH NAME: Sacred Lotus (Leaf)

LATIN NAME: Nelumbinis Folium

Properties: bitter, astringent, neutral
Channels Entered: Heart, Liver, and Spleen

CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
1. Clears Summer-Heat and Dissolves Dampness

2. Stops Bleeding

DOSAGE
3 to 10 grams. Unprocessed He ye functions more effectively to clear heat. The charred herb more strongly stops bleeding.

CAUTIONS I CONTRAINDICATIONS
• He Ye should be used with caution if the cause of bleeding is cold.