Sparganii
Pinyin Mandarin Name
San Leng
Common English Name
Scirpus
Part of Plant Used
Root
Nature
Neutral
Taste
Bitter, acrid
Meridians Entered
Liver, Spleen
Common Usages
This herb is used in formulas to treat pain and swelling in the chest and abdominal area with symptoms such as menstrual irregularity or absence, abdominal pain after child-birth, and abdominal masses that are not malignant.医学全在线网站www.med126.com
Traditional Usages and Functions
Forcefully breaks up congealed Blood, moves Qi and alleviates pain; dissolves accumulations.
Common Formulas Used In
Scirpus is commonly found in stone-expelling and worm-eliminating formulas.
Processing Required
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Remarks
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Cautions in Use
Do not use during pregnancy. Use with caution where there are deficiency conditions.
