Effects and functions of processed Cyperus rotundus

Processed Cyperus rotundus is a traditional and commonly used Chinese medicine, containing multiple ingredients such as protein, glucose, fructose, as well as multiple biologically active substances such as alkaloids and triterpenes. It is slightly bitter and sweet in nature, and has the functions of dredging liver qi and regulating menstruation. It can be used to treat gynecological symptoms such as irregular menstruation, indigestion, abdominal distension and abdominal pain.

What are the effects and functions of processed Xiangfu?

Dysmenorrhea is a common and frequently occurring gynecological disease. Various diseases may cause dysmenorrhea, such as adenomyosis, endometriosis, etc. Prepared Cyperus rotundus has a good analgesic effect on dysmenorrhea caused by various reasons, and can also stabilize the fetus. Qi-regulating medicines such as Cyperus rotundus, costus root, fructus aurantii, tangerine peel, and Amomum villosum all have the effect of counteracting acetylcholine, relaxing smooth muscle spasms, and relieving spasms and pain. Costus root, Citrus aurantium, Tangerine peel and Amomum villosum are good for relaxing gastrointestinal smooth muscles, while Cyperus rotundus is good for relaxing uterine smooth muscles.

The ancients' clinical observations were careful. Traditional prescriptions that use Cyperus rotundus, such as Sizhi Cyperus rotundus pills, Jiuzhi Cyperus rotundus pills, and Fuke Bazhen tablets, are all used to treat menstrual disorders. The menstrual regulating effect of Cyperus rotundus is also related to its estrogen-like effects, which is different from stomach-soothing and qi-regulating drugs such as costus root. Therefore, Cyperus rotundus is traditionally classified as a liver-soothing and qi-regulating drug.

The sedative and analgesic effect of this product can serve as an auxiliary treatment for irritability caused by irregular menstruation in women. This is also a reflection of the liver-soothing effect of Xiangfu.

This product is traditionally best prepared with vinegar, such as Vinegar and Atractylodes Pills and Four-processed Cyperus Pills. Modern research has confirmed that the dissolution rate of α-cyperone, the active ingredient of vinegar-processed Cyperus rotundus, is 20% higher than that of raw Cyperus rotundus (Yang Ming, et al. Effect of vinegar processing on α-cyperone in Cyperus rotundus).

The efficacy and function of processed Cyperus rotundus is mainly used to treat menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea and other diseases. It can also be used to treat stomach pain, etc. However, in the treatment of stomach pain and pain relief, processed Cyperus rotundus mainly plays an auxiliary therapeutic role and is not the main ingredient in the prescription. Processed Cyperus rotundus can also play a certain role in treating gastrointestinal smooth muscle spasm, but the effect is not very obvious.