The efficacy and function of sedge

The efficacy and function of the traditional Chinese medicine sedge are very great. We can often see sedge in our lives. Utilizing the medicinal and therapeutic properties of sedge will bring us many unexpected benefits in health care. Let's take a look at the traditional Chinese medicine sedge.

[Alias] Sha Sui (Da Dai Li Ji), Hou Sha (Er Ya), Di Mao (Guang Ya), Shan Sha (Zan Wen), Huitouqing (Qing Yi Lu), Xiangtoucao (Guangzhou Flora), wild leek, water chestnut, overnight pump, ground leek ginger (Zhejiang Traditional Chinese Medicine Handbook), digoucao (Guangxi Traditional Chinese Veterinary Plant), Xiao Sanleng, Mi Zhuzi, Shao Suocao (Jiangsu Plant Medicine), Diguancao, Pig Bristle Grass, Digaocao (Guangxi Traditional Chinese Medicine), Diaomazong (Hunan Medicine), Tuxiangcao (Quanzhou Materia Medica).

[Source] The stems and leaves of Cyperus rotundus , a plant of the Cyperaceae family.

[Original form] Perennial herb. The creeping rhizome is long, with a large spindle-shaped tuber at the tip, and the outer skin is purple-brown with brown or dark brown hairs. The stem is 15 to 95 cm tall, sharply triangular in shape, and tuberous at the base. The leaves are narrow linear, shorter than the culm, 2-5 mm wide; the sheaths are brown and often fissured into fibers. 2-5 leaf-like bracts; long lateral cymes simple or compound, 3-10 radiating branches: spike inflorescence with a top-shaped outline; 3-10 spikelets, linear, 1-3 cm long, with 8-28 flowers: spikelet axis with wider, white transparent wings; scales imbricate, membranous, ovate or oblong-ovate, about 3 mm long, green in the middle, purple-red or reddish-brown on both sides, with 5-7 veins; 3 stamens, linear; style long, 3 stigmas. Nutlets oblong-obovate. The flowering and fruiting period is from May to November.

【Habitat distribution】Growing in fields. It is distributed in most parts of the country.

【Functions and indications】Promote qi circulation, relieve depression, and dispel wind. Treats chest tightness, itchy skin, and carbuncles.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5 to 1 liang. For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat carbuncle and swelling: Wash fresh sedge, mash it and apply it to the affected area. (Quanzhou Wood and Grass)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Ming Yi Bie Lu"

After learning so much about the Chinese medicinal herb Cyperus rotundus, I believe that we can remain calm when facing the troubles of illness and treat the treatment of the disease correctly.