The efficacy and function of Jinnuzi

I wonder if you have ever heard of Jinbutuzi. Golden button seeds are very beneficial for regulating our bodies and can also play a good role in treating some diseases. Today let us look at the relevant knowledge about Golden button seeds.

[Alias] Heart-protecting grass (Commonly used folk herbs in Guangxi).

[Source] It is the whole herb of the Cyperus rotundus, a plant of the Cyperaceae family. Taken in spring and summer.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 8 to 30 cm high. The rhizome is short. The stems are clustered, thin, flat and triangular, with a bulbous base and covered with brown, sparse leaf sheaths. The leaves are narrowly linear, half as long as or equal to the stem, 2 to 3 mm wide, and have sparse thorns on the edges. The spike inflorescence is extremely dense, oblong, pale white, and clustered in groups of 3, with a few being 1 or 4-5; the central one is broadly oval, larger, 5-6 mm long, and the lateral ones are spherical, 3-4 mm in diameter; there are 2-3 leaf-like bracts, longer than the inflorescence; the spikelets are oblong, 2-2.5 mm long, with 1 flower; the scales are membranous, light green-yellow, with reddish-brown resinous spots, with keels on the back, and 7 veins; there are 1-3 stamens; the style is short, with 2 stigmas, longer than the style. The nutlets are oblong, slightly flat, about 2/3 to 3/4 the length of the scales, light brown-yellow, with slightly raised dots. The heading period is summer and autumn.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in moist places in the wilderness. Distributed in Guangdong and Guangxi.

[Nature and flavor] Slightly bitter and pungent, neutral, non-toxic.

[Functions and indications] Treats menstrual pain in women, bleeding from knife wounds, abdominal pain due to qi stagnation, and rheumatic bone pain.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 liang; or grind into powder or mash into juice. For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat menstrual pain: appropriate amounts of heart-protecting grass and water chopping board. Grind into powder. Take with warm water two or three days before menstruation.

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