Ou Jie (藕节) — Lotus Node
Ou Jie — lotus rhizome node — is a gentle Chinese haemostatic herb that stops bleeding without causing Blood stasis (a well-known problem with astringent haemostatics). Used raw for Blood-Heat bleeding and charred for chronic bleeding.
On this page
- Overview
- Properties
- Actions and indications
- Dosage
- Cautions and incompatibilities
- Key formulas
- Treatment at my clinic
1. Overview
Ou Jie (藕节) — Lotus Node (Nelumbo nucifera (lotus rhizome node)) — is a Chinese herb in the Stop Bleeding category. I prescribe it as part of bespoke pharmaceutical-grade granule formulas from Sun Ten in Taiwan at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire and via online herbal consultations.
2. Properties
| Pinyin name | Ou Jie |
|---|---|
| Chinese characters | 藕节 |
| Latin name | Nelumbo nucifera (lotus rhizome node) |
| English name | Lotus Node |
| Nature | Neutral |
| Flavour | Sweet, astringent |
| Channels entered | Liver, Lung, Stomach |
| Category | Stop Bleeding |
3. Actions and indications
Principal actions
- Restrains and stops bleeding without causing Blood stasis
- Cools Blood (raw form)
Indications
- Haemoptysis and haematemesis
- Nose bleed and gum bleeding
- Blood in stool and haematuria
- Uterine bleeding (adjunct)
4. Dosage
9–30g
5. Cautions and incompatibilities
- Any significant bleeding requires conventional assessment
- No major contraindications
6. Key formulas
Ou Jie is used in a range of bespoke prescriptions rather than a fixed classical formula in modern practice. Consult a qualified TCM herbalist for individual prescription.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I prescribe Ou Jie where its indications and TCM pattern match the patient’s presentation, always as part of a tailored formula. Return to the Chinese herbs directory or the Chinese herbal medicine main page.
