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CYPERUS ROTUNDUS

Xiang Fu NUT-GRASS RHIZOME

This herb regulates and invigorates the qi when it becomes stuck or “stagnant,” optimizing the function of the gastrointestinal tract and helping stop pain in various parts of the body, particularly menstrual and digestive pain.

HOW TO USE

Xiang Fu is a very widely used herb, as it has the ability to disperse stuck qi and to harmonize the energy, both in digestive and in gynecological disorders. It is particularly suitable for pain in the sides, fullness in the epigastrium (above the navel), pain and stuffiness in the chest, lack of appetite, wind and indigestion, as well as vomiting and diarrhea due to Liver Qi invading the Spleen. It is also for swollen, tender breasts (due to PMS), and is an important herb for breast lumps. It is essential in prescriptions for dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps) or irregular menstruation, and can be used in pregnancy for treating Liver Qi stagnation patterns.

PROPERTIES Acrid, slightly Bitter, slightly Sweet, Neutral

CHANNELS Liver, Triple Burner

FUNCTIONS AND USES

 Moves qi and regulates Liver Qi: in pathology, the Liver energy has a tendency to become “constrained,” resulting in pain above the navel and around the ribs.

 Regulates menstruation and alleviates pain: according to TCM, the Liver is one of the main organs involved in gynecology, and the cause of menstrual pain is frequently due to “constrained Liver Qi.”