Ricefield flatsedge (Cyperus iria)

碎米莎草suì mǐ shā cǎoSuimishacao

Cyperus iria · Plant

Cyperus iria
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Indications

Cautions

Caution in early pregnancy; may stimulate uterine contractions.

Indications

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

Absent PeriodsDysmenorrheaKnocks & FallsMenstrual DisorderParalysisWind-damp Pain In Sinew & Bone

TCM actions

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

Dispel Wind & Eliminate DampQuicken Blood & Regulate Menstruation