He Geng

Petiolus Nelumbinis

Lotus Leaf Stem

Qi-Moving

About this herb

The stem of the lotus leaf, used to gently move Qi in the chest and abdomen.

PinyinHe Geng

Chinese荷梗

Latin (pharmaceutical)Petiolus Nelumbinis

EnglishLotus Leaf Stem

CategoryQi-Moving

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