The efficacy and function of flat-stemmed sedge

The nutritional value of flat-stemmed Scirpus is rich and the medicinal value is also high. Let us introduce in detail the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Flat-stemmed Scirpus.

【Other names】 Water sedge, three-cornered grass

[Source] Medicinal material source: The tuber of Cyperus rotundus, a plant of the Cyperaceae family.

[Original form] Flat-stemmed Scirpus, perennial herb, 60-100cm tall. With creeping rhizomes and tubers. The culm is thin, triangular prism-shaped, smooth, and swollen at the base. Leaves are basal or culm-borne; leaf blades are linear, flat, 2-5 mm wide, with long sheaths at the base. Leaf-like bracts 1-3, longer than inflorescence, with rough margins. Cymes capitate, with 1-6 spikelets; spikelets ovate or oblong-ovate, 10-16mm long, brown-rusty, with many flowers; scales oblong, 6-8mm long, membranous, brown or dark brown, sparsely pubescent, with 1 vein, tear-like notch at the apex, with awns; inferior setae 4-6, with barbs, 1/2-2/3 of the length of the nutlet; 3 stamens; style long, 2 stigmas. The nutlets are obovate or broadly obovate, flat, slightly concave or convex on both sides, and 3-3.5mm long. The flowering period is May-June, and the fruiting period is June-July.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing near rivers, ditches, lakes and fields below 1600m above sea level.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; neutral

【Meridian】 Lung; Stomach; Liver

【Functions and indications】 Removes blood stasis and regulates menstruation; promotes the flow of qi and eliminates accumulation. Mainly used for amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain due to blood stasis after childbirth, accumulation of masses, chest, abdomen and flank pain, indigestion

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 15-30g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed analysis of the flat-stemmed sedge. Now that you have learned about the various effects of the flat-stemmed sedge, you must remember these effects so that when you encounter these problems, you can use the magical effects of the flat-stemmed sedge to restore their health and happiness.