Nature and flavor of Cyperus rotundus

The medicinal value of Cyperus rotundus is very high. It not only has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, but also can treat many diseases. In particular, it can help women regulate menstruation and relieve pain. It has many benefits to the female uterus. However, Cyperus rotundus is toxic to a certain extent. Do not take it blindly. If taken improperly, it will lead to poisoning. It is best to take it under the guidance of a doctor.

The nature, flavor, meridians and efficacy of the traditional Chinese medicine Cyperus rotundus

The nature and flavor of Cyperus rotundus: pungent, slightly bitter, slightly sweet, and neutral. It enters the liver and triple burner meridians.

Effects of Cyperus rotundus: Soothes the liver and regulates qi, regulates menstruation and relieves

Indications: Used for pain in the ribs, abdominal distension and pain, hernia pain, irregular menstruation, and breast pain.

Effects and functions of Cyperus rotundus

Abdominal distension and pain

Cyperus rotundus can be used to treat stomach and abdominal distension and pain as well as liver qi stagnation. It can be combined with Bupleurum chinense and Citrus aurantium to treat chest and flank pain, or it can be combined with Alpinia officinalis to treat stomach cold pain.

Regulate menstruation and relieve pain

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Cyperus rotundus can be used to treat irregular menstruation and lower abdominal distension and pain caused by liver qi stagnation. Combined with mugwort, it can treat abdominal pain during menstruation caused by cold stagnation and qi stagnation.

Effects on the uterus

Cyperus rotundus can inhibit the contraction of the isolated uterus and relax the uterine muscle tension. The oil contained in Cyperus rotundus has a weak estrogenic effect.

Analgesic effect

Using the mouse electric disk stimulation method, subcutaneous injection of 0.5 ml/20 g body weight of 20% alcohol extract of Cyperus rotundus (collected from Guiyang) can significantly increase the pain threshold of mice.

Antibacterial effect

The tuberous root of Cyperus rotundus has antibacterial effect, and its extract can inhibit some fungi. Its volatile oil can inhibit Staphylococcus aureus.

Anesthetic effect

Scientific research shows that Cyperus rotundus has anesthetic effects.

Cooling effect

Experiments show that Cyperus rotundus can lower rectal temperature.

Anti-inflammatory effects

Cyperus rotundus has a certain therapeutic effect on symptoms such as swollen feet caused by inflammation.

Protect the bronchi

Cyperus rotundus has a protective effect on bronchospasm.

Anti-nausea

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Xiangfu can stop vomiting. For people who suffer from vomiting and nausea, taking Xiangfu can stop vomiting.

Calming the mind

Xiangfu can calm the mind. It has a calming effect on liver qi stagnation, irritability, etc. caused by mood, and can stabilize emotions.

How to eat Cyperus rotundus

Cyperus rotundus and mugwort tea

Efficacy: Promotes qi and blood circulation, eliminates cold and dampness. It is mainly used to treat heart pain, abdominal pain and dysmenorrhea.

Ingredients: 80 grams of processed Cyperus rotundus and 15 grams of aged Artemisia argyi.

Preparation method: Add 150 ml of water to the two ingredients according to the above dosage, and boil them together with a literati. When they are almost dry, remove the mugwort leaves, take out the angelica root, dry it, grind it into coarse powder, put it in a warm water cup, pour in boiling water, cover it and simmer for 10 minutes, and drink it frequently instead of tea.

Angelica and Cyperus wine

Ingredients: 20 grams of Angelica sinensis, 30 grams of Cyperus rotundus, and 250 grams of rice wine.

Usage: Wash the first two ingredients, soak them in wine for 3 days, take 15-30 grams each time, twice a day

Efficacy: Soothes the liver and regulates menstruation; suitable for adolescent girls whose liver qi stagnation causes their menstrual cycle to be advanced or delayed by more than 7 days.

Decoction of Cyperus rotundus and Chuanxiong with brown sugar

Efficacy: Regulates qi and relieves depression, stops bleeding and regulates menstruation.

Indications: Prolonged menstruation due to Qi stagnation and blood stasis. Symptoms include continuous menstruation, spotting for more than 10 days, dark menstruation with blood clots, poor discharge, and lower abdominal pain.

Ingredients: 10g Cyperus rotundus, 6g Chuanxiong, 50g brown sugar.

Preparation method: Put the above 3 ingredients into a casserole at the same time, add water, simmer over high heat first and then low heat for half an hour, remove the residue and take the juice, twice a day, on an empty stomach in the morning and evening, 1 dose per day, for 7 consecutive days per course of treatment.

Cyperus rotundus and angelica honey drink

Efficacy: It is particularly suitable for dysmenorrhea caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis.

Ingredients: 10g Cyperus rotundus, 10g Angelica sinensis root, 10g Corydalis yanhusuo, 10g Linderae scabra, 20g honey.

practice

1. First wash Cyperus rotundus, Angelica sinensis root, Corydalis yanhusuo and Linderae scabra separately, dry them in the sun or in an oven, and cut them into slices.

2. Put the above materials into a casserole, add water and soak for a while, simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes, filter with clean gauze, put the juice into a cup, and add honey while it is still warm. Mix well and serve. Take 2 times a day, morning and evening.