Nutgrass
香附Malay: Rumput Halia
Cyperus rotundus L.
Med + CookQi-regulatingMenstruation-regulatingPain-relievingDepression-relieving
Family: Cyperaceae
Type: Perennial herb
Parts Used: Tuber
Nature & Flavor: Pungent, slightly bitter, slightly sweet, neutral
Also known as: Nutgrass Rhizome, Three-edge Grass, Sedge
Properties & Functions
Functions: Regulates qi, relieves depression, regulates menstruation, relieves pain
Indications:
- Irregular menstruation
- Menstrual pain
- Heart/stomach qi pain
- Bruise swelling
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: 6-10g, decoct. Or grind to powder, 3g per dose.
Menstrual pain
Fried nutgrass 9g, motherwort 20g, decoct, add brown sugar
Dysmenorrhea, irregular periods
Nutgrass & motherwort 12g each, salvia 15g, white peony 10g, decoct
Cold stomach pain
Nutgrass & pinellia 10g each, dried ginger & costus 3g each, decoct
Recipes & Preparations
Nutgrass Brown Sugar Ginger Tea
Menstrual regulation tea, warms womb and relieves pain
Servings: Serves 1
Ingredients:
- •Nutgrass 10g
- •Motherwort 15g
- •Brown sugar 30g
- •Fresh ginger, 3 slices
- •Water 400ml
Instructions:
- 1.Wash nutgrass and motherwort
- 2.Boil with water and ginger slices
- 3.Simmer for 20 minutes
- 4.Strain, stir in brown sugar
- 5.Start 3 days before period, take once daily
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Pungent, slightly bitter, slightly sweet, neutral
- Parts Used
- Tuber
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Standard Dosage
- 6-10g, decoct. Or grind to powder, 3g per dose.
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