What are the effects and effects of Cyperus roxburghii? Is it poisonous? How to buy and store?

Rhizoma Cyperi is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, also known as Cyperus, Cyperus, Lei Gongtou, is the dry rhizome of Cyperaceae plant Cyperus, mainly produced in Zhejiang, Fujian, Hunan and other places, generally dug in autumn. So, what are the effects and effects of Cyperus roxburghii? Is it poisonous? How to buy and store?

What are the effects and effects of Cyperus roxburghii?

1. Xingqi to relieve depression: Rhizoma Cyperi has been a good medicine for relieving depression since ancient times. it can treat liver depression and qi stagnation and relieve chest, flank and epigastric pain.

2. Regulating menstruation and relieving pain: Rhizoma Cyperi is an important medicine for regulating menstruation in the department of gynaecology. it can treat irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, abdominal distension and pain, and also has a certain effect on the uterus.

3. Antibacterial: incense has antibacterial effect, and the volatile oil has certain inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus and Shigella sonnei.

4. Reducing blood pressure and strengthening heart: Rhizoma Cyperi contains alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, phenols and so on, which can make blood pressure drop slowly, slow down heart rate and strengthen heart.

5. Aid digestion and stop vomiting: Rhizoma Cyperi has a relieving effect on people with indigestion and vomiting.

6. Rhizoma Cyperi also has the effects of anaesthesia, antipyretic, cooling, anti-inflammation, protecting bronchi, calming the mind and calming the heart.

Is Cyperus roxburghii poisonous?

Rhizoma Cyperi is generally non-toxic, but it should be noted that, as a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, it is toxic, do not overdose, take it for a long time, otherwise it will consume gas and blood; in addition, people with qi deficiency without stagnation, yin deficiency and blood heat should not take Cyperus roxburghii. Pregnant women should not take it, or there will be the risk of miscarriage.

How to eat Cyperus roxburghii?

Xiangfu is generally decocted in water or taken in pills, and can also be used to make wine, water, tea and porridge. Among them, Xiangfu moxa leaf tea can treat heartache, abdominal pain and dysmenorrhea; Xiangfu Chuanxiong tea can treat headache caused by qi depression for a long time; Angelica sinensis soothing yellow rice wine has the effect of soothing the liver and regulating menstruation; Xiangfu Chuanxiong brown sugar decoction can stop bleeding and regulate menstruation; Xiangfu Angelica honey drink is suitable for patients with dysmenorrhea caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis. Xiangfu gardenia porridge can relieve liver and regulate qi, clear heat and purge fire, eliminate annoyance and thirst, and relieve diarrhea; tangerine peel with steamed squab is suitable for patients with acute viral hepatitis with liver stagnation and qi stagnation.

Fourth, how to choose and buy Cyperus officinalis?

Rhizoma Cyperi is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine with high medicinal value. When you choose and buy it, you should first look at the shape. Most of the good ones are spindle-shaped, some are slightly curved, the surface is brown or dark brown, there are longitudinal wrinkles and slightly raised links; then look at the texture, the good ones are hard; then taste the good ones, and the taste is slightly bitter. In short, it is better to choose and buy incense with a large, solid quality, brown color and strong aroma.

How to store Cyperus roxburghii?

Most of the Rhizoma Cyperi is dried and stored in a dry container and placed in a dry and cool place. It should be dried regularly during storage, paying attention to moistureproof, moth-proof, mildew and insect control. If it is stored properly, it can be stored for two to three years, but too long storage will reduce the efficacy.