Category
Regulate the Qi
Pin Yin
Latin Name
Cyperi Rhizoma
English Name
Dosage
6-12g
Entering Channels
GB
Flavor
acrid
Temperature
neutral
Pregnancy
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Chinese Herbal Formulas (Comprehensive List)
Individual Essential Oils
Kampo Name
Kampo Number
Kanji
Katakana
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Key Characteristics:
Cautions & Contraindications:
- Contraindicated in those with qi xu and no stagnation, or in those with yin xu and heat, or heat in the xue.
Actions & Indications:
- Spreads and regulates LV qi: for constrained LV qi patterns with hypochondriac pain and epigastric distention, as well as disharmony btwn the LV and SP. The neutral quality of this herb, together with its ability to disperse and harmonize, account for its widespread use.
- Regulates menstruation and alleviates pain: to facilitate the flow of LV qi in gynecological disorders with such signs as dysmenorrhea or irregular menstruation.
