The efficacy and function of sedge root

The environment is now seriously deteriorating and various diseases are emerging one after another. In order to prevent the occurrence of various diseases and ensure good health, many people choose to enhance their immunity through diet. As a food ingredient that can fundamentally regulate various functions of the body, Chinese medicinal materials have received widespread attention. Today I would like to introduce to you the medicinal herb sedge root.

[Source] It is the young rhizome of the Poaceae plant Pseudocopsis chinensis . Harvest in spring and summer and sun-dried.

[Original form] Pseudocymphaea chinensis, also known as: dragon's beard grass, sheep grass.

【Habitat distribution】Grows on hillsides. Distributed in Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Hunan, Hubei, Sichuan, Shaanxi, Taiwan and other places.

【Functions and indications】 "Sichuan Chinese Medicine Annals": "It promotes the flow of qi and resolves blood, and treats tuberculosis, amenorrhea and hot flashes in women."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 5 to 8 qian.

[Additional prescription] For treating amenorrhea caused by tuberculosis: 2 liang of sedge root, 1 jin of red seed root, 4 liang of red vine, 1 liang of small blood vine root, 2 liang of madder root, and 4 liang of lotus root. Stewed pork belly. (Chongqing Herbs)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Through the detailed introduction of sedge root in this article, we can learn about the related functions and eating methods of sedge root. The value of sedge root can be seen from its efficacy, which fully reflects the importance of sedge root.