Single Herbs

Category	Li Qi Yao 理氣藥
Sub Category
Name	Xiang Fu 香附 Cyperus
Grown	In Shandong, Zhejiang, Hunan and Henan areas of China.
Source	The dried root of Cyperus rotundus L.
Ingredients	cyperene I,II, cyperol, isocyperol, ?-cyperone, ?-cyperone, cyperolone, cyperotundone
Pharma Effect	Effect on uterus: the herb extract has a contraction effect on the uterus of mouse, rabbit, cat and dog.
Properties	Acrid, slightly bitter, slightly sweet, neutral
Channels	Liver, spleen, triple burners
Function	Regulates qi, releases constraints, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.
Clinic Usage	For constrained liver qi with distended, full chest and rib cage, qi obstruction in the kidney or leg, irregular menstruation, alternating fever and chills, carbuncles and painful skin lesions.
Cautions	Contraindicated in cases of qi deficiency without stagnation, and yin deficiency with heat in the blood.
Dosage	6~9g
Storage	Store in a cool, tightly sealed container.