China (Bozhou) Shanghai Leiyunsheng Pharmaceutical Factory [China]

Detailed Product Description

Pharmaceutical Name

Rhizoma Cyperi

Botanical Name

Cyperus rotundus L.

Common Name

Cyperus tuber, Nutgrass rhizome

Source of Earliest Record

Mingyi Bielu

Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations

The rhizomes are dug in September or October. They are cleaned and dried in the sun. The fibrous roots are burned away, leaving the rhizomes ready for use.

Properties & Taste

Pungent, slightly bitter, slightly sweet and neutral

Meridians

Liver and triple jiao

Functions

1. To promote the free flow of qi in the liver;

2. To regulate menstruation and stop pain