Description

Burreed tuber (Sanleng)

Common Name : Burreed tuber, Sparganium, Scirpus

Properties & Taste : Bitter and neutral

Meridians : Liver and spleen

Functions: 1. To invigorate blood and move stagnation; 2. To promote qi circulation and stop pain 1. Qi and blood stagnation manifested as amenorrhea, abdominal pain and epigastric or abdominal masses. Burreed tuber (Sanleng) is used with Zedoary (Ezhu) in the formula Ezhu Wan. 2. Retention of food and qi stagnation manifested as epigastric and abdominal distension and pain. Burreed tuber (Sanleng) is used with Zedoary (Ezhu), Green tangerine peel (Qingpi) and Germinated barley (Maiya).

Dosage: 3-10 g

Cautions: Prepared with vinegar can help the function of stopping pain. This herb is contraindicated during pregnancy and during profuse menstrual flow.

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