Cyperus (Xiangfu)
Basics
- Latin name：Cyperus rotundus
- Common names：莎草、香附子
- Nature：辛、微苦、微甘，平
- Part used：根茎
Uses
- Soothes liver, regulates qi, regulates menses and relieves pain
- Qi stagnation amenorrhea or dysmenorrhea (syndrome differentiation required)
Harvest & storage
秋挖根茎，蒸或沸水煮透，晒干。
How to identify
纺锤形，表面棕黑，断面黄棕色，气香。