What are the functions and effects of vinegar-flavored Cyperus rotundus?

Vinegar-soaked Cyperus rotundus has many functions and effects. It is mainly used to relieve pain, regulate menstruation, and treat symptoms of liver-stomach disharmony and qi stagnation. It also has good analgesic and antibacterial effects. So after understanding its effects, you can use it correctly in your life.

1. Effect on the uterus

A 5% fluid extract of Cyperus rotundus (purchased from Nanjing, said to be produced in Guangdong) can inhibit the contraction of isolated uterus (pregnant and non-pregnant) of guinea pigs, rabbits, cats, dogs, etc. Its effect on relaxing uterine muscle tension is similar to that of Angelica sinensis fluid extract, but the efficacy is weaker. The oil contained in Cyperus rotundus has a weak estrogenic effect.

2. Analgesic effect

Using the mouse electric disk stimulation method, subcutaneous injection of 0.5 ml/20 g body weight of 20% alcohol extract of Cyperus rotundus (collected from Guiyang) can significantly increase the pain threshold of mice.

3. Antibacterial effect

The root tuber has antibacterial effects and its extract has inhibitory effects on certain fungi.

4. Regulate Qi and relieve depression

Used for chest, flank, stomach and abdominal distension and pain caused by liver qi stagnation. Combined with Bupleurum and Citrus aurantium, it is used to treat chest and flank pain. Combined with galangal (named Liangfu Pills), it is used to treat stomach cold pain.

5. Regulate menstruation and relieve pain

Used for irregular menstruation and lower abdominal distension and pain caused by liver qi stagnation. Combined with mugwort, it can treat abdominal pain during menstruation caused by cold stagnation and qi stagnation.

① "Bie Lu": "It is mainly used to remove heat from the chest, replenish the skin and fur, and long-term use is beneficial to the body, replenishes qi, and grows beards and eyebrows.

② "Tang Materia Medica": "It can relieve gas and eliminate heat in the chest and abdomen.

③ "Medical Origin": "Quick Breathing.

④Li Gao: "Xiangfu cures all kinds of qi, including cholera, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, kidney qi, cold bladder, and digestion and gas.

⑤ "Tangye Bencao": "Xiangfu treats metrorrhagia.