Fragrant cyperus (Cyperus rotundus)

香附xiāng fùXiangfu

Cyperus rotundus · Plant

Cyperus rotundus
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Indications

Cautions

Caution in early pregnancy; may stimulate uterine contractions.

Indications

What AcuiQ’s herb catalogue lists Fragrant cyperus for. The list carries no source and is an index, not a prescription.

Amenorrhea & DysmenorrheaCold Mounting With Abdominal PainDistending Pain In Chest & Rib-sideDistending Pain In Stomach DuctGlomus & Oppression In Chest & Stomach DuctIndigestionLiver Depression & Qi PainMenstrual DisorderPainful Swollen BreastWomen’s Diseases

TCM actions

What the catalogue says Fragrant cyperus does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the herb, not a condition.

Move Qi & Relieve DepressionRegulate Menstruation & Relieve Pain