Guest guest Posted June 14, 2002 Report Share Posted June 14, 2002 I always find these cross cultural perspectives from David Leonard to be interesting. > xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > Plant Name: Cyperus rotundus > Similarly Used Species: C. articulatus, C. esculentus, C. longus, > C. laxus, C. luzulae, C. odoratus, C. prolixus, C. monocephalus, > C. brevifolius, C. pilosus, C. polystachyos, C. malaccensis, C. > corymbosus, C. scariosus , C. hexastachys > > Common Names: Nutgrass [English]; Korai, Musta, Mustaka, Mutha > Mutha, Bathakanda, Matasola; Tiririca [Amazonia]; Xiang Fu > ( " Fragrant appendage " ) [China]; Heung Fu [Cantonese]; Kobushi > [Japan]; Huong Phu, Co Cu [Vietnam]; Hyangbu [Korea]; Mandassi > (C. articulatus) [Cameroon], Chufa (C. esculentus) [Egypt], > Piri-piri (C. corymbosus) [Amazonia]; Junco [Panama] > Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family) > Category: Regulate Qi > Properties: Slightly bitter, slightly sweet, pungent, neutral to > warm [China]. Cooling, astringent [india] > Status in Hawai'i: Serious alien pain-in-the-ass. Pest factor is > off the scale. Xiang Fu is one of the world's most damaging > weeds. It is an outlaw in several countries. > > Meridian Affinities: Liver, San Jiao > Pharmaceutical Name: Rhizoma Cyperi > > Western Functions: Abortifacient (C. corymbosus) [Amazonia]; > alterative [Amazonia, Turkey]; analgesic [Amazonia]; anodyne > [Amazonia, China, Japan]; anthelmintic [suriname]; > anti-inflammatory [india]; antibacterial; antibiotic; > antidysenteric (C. malaccensis) [Philippines, Vietnam]; > anti-inflammatory; anti-fungal; antimalarial; antimicrobial; > anti-parasitic, anti-pruritic; anti-pyretic; anti-rheumatic, > antispasmodic; antitussive; aphrodisiac [Amazonia, China]; > increases appetite [india]; aromatic; astringent (C. > monocephalus) [s.E. Asia]; astringent [Amazonia, Egypt, India, > Sudan, Suriname, Turkey]; bactericide [Amazonia, China]; > carminative [Amazonia, Suriname, Turkey]; contraceptive [brazil > C. corymbosus rhizome decocted), China]; demulcent [Amazonia, > Suriname, Turkey]; deobstruent [China]; detoxifies the body > through excretion [india]; diaphoretic [Amazonia, Egypt, Europe > (C. longus), S.E. Asia (C. longus), Sudan, Suriname]; diuretic > [Amazonia, Egypt, Java, Philippines (C. monocephalus), Suriname, > Turkey, Vietnam (C. malaccensis)]; emmenagogue [Amazonia, China, > Egypt, Japan, Suriname, Turkey]; emollient [Amazonia, Egypt]; > febrifuge,; fumigant (C. articulatus) [Cameroon]; fungistatic > [Amazonia]; hypoglycemic; hypotensive; immunostimulant; improves > circulation [China]; lactogogue [Amazonia, China, Turkey]; > lithontripic; lowers blood pressure [india]; nervine; promotes > memory [india]; purifies the blood [india]; reduces breast > tumors.; sedative; stimulant [Amazonia, Indonesia, Suriname, > Turkey]; stomachic [Amazonia, China, Egypt, Indonesia, > Philippines (C. malaccensis), Turkey, Vietnam (C. malaccensis)]; > tonic [Amazonia, China, S.E. Asia (C. longus), Suriname, Turkey]; > tranquilizer [Amazonia]; vasodilator [Amazonia]; vermifuge > [Amazonia, China (C. brevifolius), Egypt, India, Suriname, > Turkey]; vulnerary [China]; > > Traditional Chinese Energetic Functions: Dredges the liver, > regulates Qi and relieves congestion, regulates menstruation & > stops pain, benefits Liver Spleen disharmony, strengthens the > Stomach and relieves distension. > > Other Energetic Functions: Harmonizes the liver, spleen and > pancreas [india] > > xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Common Medicinal Uses: > * Joint pain > * Menstrual pain > * Indigestion > xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Western Medicinal Uses: > * Cosmetic: Hair-tonic [Amazonia, France]; stimulates sebaceous > glands near hair roots [india]. > * Cardiovascular: Anemia [Peru]; bleeding [Peru]; hypertension > [Amazonia]; palpitation [india]; poor circulation [Amazonia, China] > * Dermatological: Dermatosis (C. monocephalus tuber with oil) > [Philippines]; scabies and skin disease [india]; sores [Java] > * Digestive: Abdominal pains [China]; bloody stool [india]; > diarrhea [Amazonia, China, India, Peru, Suriname]; dysentery > [China (C. brevifolius), India, S.E. Asia (C. polystachyos), > Vietnam]; dyspepsia [Amazonia, China, Egypt, Sudan]; gastritis > [india]; indigestion [india]; malabsorption [india]; nausea and > vomiting [China, India, Vietnam]; stomach and bowel problems > [Amazonia, India, Zulus (C. longus)]; stomach ache [Amazonia, > China, Peru, S.E. Asia (C. polystachyos), Vietnam]; vomiting > blood [india] > * Head and throat: Smoke inhaled nasally for nose pain > [Malaysia]; headache [Amazonia, China, India (paste topical on > forehead)]; toothache (C. articulatus) [East Africa]; migraines > [Amazonia, China] > * Hepatic: " Sluggish liver " [india]; liver ailments [Peru] > * Infection: Cholera [india]; colds [Amazonia, India]; flu > [india]; fever [Amazonia, Egypt, India, Peru, Sudan, Suriname] > * Musculoskeletal / Trauma: Trauma [Amazonia, China]; wounds > [Amazonia, Japan, Samoa] > * Neurological: Convulsions [india] > * Oncology: Abdominal tumors [Amazonia, India]; cervical cancer > [Amazonia. China] > * Parasites: Parasites [india] > * Pediatric: Colic [Cameroon (C. articulatus), India, Peru] > * Psychospiritual: Depression [Amazonia, India, China] > * Reproductive: Amenorrhea [Amazonia, China]; excessive menstrual > bleeding; gynecological diseases [Vietnam]; impotence [Amazonia, > China]; irregular menstruation [China, Vietnam]; vaginal > discharge [Amazonia, Java]; menopause [india]; PMS [india]; > painful menses [Amazonia, China, India]; vaginal itching (paste > topical) [india]. > * Respiratory: Bronchitis [Peru] > * Urinary: Edema [Amazonia, Java]; stones [Amazonia, Java]; > urinary problems [india] > * Veterinary: Traditionally used for: Cracked tail, pneumonia, > pox, scabies, tuberculosis & wounds in animals. > * Other Medicinal uses: Candida [india]; chest pain [China]; > inflammation of the uterus [Amazonia, China]; lesions on the > fingers [Java]; low energy [Amazonia, China]; scorpion bite > [Egypt, India]; side pains [China]; snakebites. [Peru]; > xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Use As Food: The Native American Paiute tribe ground the tubers > and made them into a porrige. > Other Uses: > * The leaves are used for weaving. > * The dried root powder can be used like talcum powder. > * Used to make perfume [Amazonia, Cameroon (C. articulatus), > Iran, Turkey] > Essential Oil: Essential oil is antibacterial against > Staphylococcus aureus, and stops the growth of Micrococcus pyrogenes. > Part Used: Rhizome > Clinical Combinations: > * For diarrhea with Aegle marmalos (Bilwa), Corriandum sativum > (Dhaanyaka) and Cuminum cinimum (Jeeraka) [india] > * For breast distention during menses with Bupleurum chinense > root (Chai Hu) and Trichosanthes kirilowii fruit (Gua Lou). [China] > * For indi-gestion, nausea, vomiting, and heartburn with > Atractylodes lancea rhizome (Cang Zhu) [China] > * For abdomenal distention with Perilla frutescens branch (Zi Su > Geng) [China] > * For irregu-lar menstruation and menstrual pain with Angelica > sinensis root (Dang Gui) and Ligusticum chuanxiong root (Chuan > Xiong) [China] > Traditional Combinations: > * With Piper nigrum (Bi Ba), Zingiberis officinale (Ginger), > Syzygium aromaticum (Clove), and Cuminum cinimum (Jeeraka) boiled > in ghee. Cool and take internally for asthma [india] > * With Terminalia bellirica (young leaves) ground topical for > sores on the head. > Cautions and Contraindications: Caution with constipation > Energetic Cautions: Drying. Caution with Yin deficiency or Blood heat. > Toxicity: None noted > Range: Where ever it wants. > Habitat: Moist soil with full sun. > Propagation & Cultivation: By rhizome.. Does not seem to set seed > in Hawaii. Don't plant it in your yard... you'll be sorry.... > Gathering: A bit of work. Gather summer or winter. > Possible Drug Interactions: > Preparation of Medicine: Decoction, powder. Fried in vinegar to > increase its' analgesic effects. Fried in wine to benefit assimilation. > Where It Grows: > Dosage: 6 - 12 grams. > Constituents: > Possible Drug Interactions: > Research: > * Stimulates interferon production > * Anti-inflammatory and anti-pyretic in rats. Antipyretic > activity in rats is said to be six times stronger than aspirin, > apparently due to triterpens. Raises the pain threshold in mice. > * Volatile oils contain an estrogen-like substance > * Anti-emetic in dogs > * Improves hemorrheological indexes in rats. (Whole blood > specific viscosity, the plasma specific viscosity, erythrocyte > electrophoresis) > * Contains antimalarial compounds. > * Inhibits some fungi > * No evidence of diuretic effects in rats. > Notes 'n Quotes: > * The name " rotundus " means " round " . > * Xiang Fu is rated 8th amongst 250 possible antifertility plants > in China. > * Jeffrey C. Yuen calls Cyperus rotundus a " Hun " herb; one which > is used for dealing with the past or future. It can be used when > we are frustrated that things are not turning out the way we'd planned. > -- > ************************* > David Leonard, L.Ac. > Medicine at your Feet > Post Office Box 539 > Makawao HI 96768-0539 > 808.573.3600 > http://www.medicineatyourfeet.com > > Herbal Apprenticeship Program and Distance Learning > Advanced Herbal Training for Acupuncturists > Acupuncture, Bodywork, & Qigong (Chinese Yoga) > > Subscribe to our newsletter: http://www.medicineatyourfeet.com/. > html > > Chinese Herbs " Great spirits have always been violently opposed by mediocre minds " -- Albert Einstein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2002 Report Share Posted June 14, 2002 quoted the herbal kahun'a: > > Plant Name: Cyperus rotundus (Xiang Fu) > > Meridian Affinities: Liver, San Jiao I've always wondered about this attinity for the San Jiao and how that manifests in the functions or uses of this herb. Does anybody have a sense of what Xiang Fu's function is in the San Jiao? -- Al Stone L.Ac. <AlStone http://www.BeyondWellBeing.com Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2002 Report Share Posted June 14, 2002 Volker has a very informative discussion of the historical and contemporary Chinese debates on the three heaters/triple burner in his new book, in Contemporary China. Bob > > > Plant Name: Cyperus rotundus (Xiang Fu) > > > > Meridian Affinities: Liver, San Jiao > > I've always wondered about this attinity for the San Jiao and how that > manifests in the functions or uses of this herb. > > Does anybody have a sense of what Xiang Fu's function is in the San Jiao? > > > -- > Al Stone L.Ac. > <AlStone@B...> > http://www.BeyondWellBeing.com > > Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2002 Report Share Posted June 19, 2002 I find these interesting too !!! Thanks for posting them. - Friday, June 14, 2002 2:05 PM cha Cyperus rotundus - Special Report I always find these cross cultural perspectives from David Leonard to beinteresting.> xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>> Plant Name: Cyperus rotundus> Similarly Used Species: C. articulatus, C. esculentus, C. longus,> C. laxus, C. luzulae, C. odoratus, C. prolixus, C. monocephalus,> C. brevifolius, C. pilosus, C. polystachyos, C. malaccensis, C.> corymbosus, C. scariosus , C. hexastachys>> Common Names: Nutgrass [English]; Korai, Musta, Mustaka, Mutha> Mutha, Bathakanda, Matasola; Tiririca [Amazonia]; Xiang Fu> ("Fragrant appendage") [China]; Heung Fu [Cantonese]; Kobushi> [Japan]; Huong Phu, Co Cu [Vietnam]; Hyangbu [Korea]; Mandassi> (C. articulatus) [Cameroon], Chufa (C. esculentus) [Egypt],> Piri-piri (C. corymbosus) [Amazonia]; Junco [Panama]> Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)> Category: Regulate Qi> Properties: Slightly bitter, slightly sweet, pungent, neutral to> warm [China]. Cooling, astringent [india]> Status in Hawai'i: Serious alien pain-in-the-ass. Pest factor is> off the scale. Xiang Fu is one of the world's most damaging> weeds. It is an outlaw in several countries.>> Meridian Affinities: Liver, San Jiao> Pharmaceutical Name: Rhizoma Cyperi>> Western Functions: Abortifacient (C. corymbosus) [Amazonia];> alterative [Amazonia, Turkey]; analgesic [Amazonia]; anodyne> [Amazonia, China, Japan]; anthelmintic [suriname];> anti-inflammatory [india]; antibacterial; antibiotic;> antidysenteric (C. malaccensis) [Philippines, Vietnam];> anti-inflammatory; anti-fungal; antimalarial; antimicrobial;> anti-parasitic, anti-pruritic; anti-pyretic; anti-rheumatic,> antispasmodic; antitussive; aphrodisiac [Amazonia, China];> increases appetite [india]; aromatic; astringent (C.> monocephalus) [s.E. Asia]; astringent [Amazonia, Egypt, India,> Sudan, Suriname, Turkey]; bactericide [Amazonia, China];> carminative [Amazonia, Suriname, Turkey]; contraceptive [brazil> C. corymbosus rhizome decocted), China]; demulcent [Amazonia,> Suriname, Turkey]; deobstruent [China]; detoxifies the body> through excretion [india]; diaphoretic [Amazonia, Egypt, Europe> (C. longus), S.E. Asia (C. longus), Sudan, Suriname]; diuretic> [Amazonia, Egypt, Java, Philippines (C. monocephalus), Suriname,> Turkey, Vietnam (C. malaccensis)]; emmenagogue [Amazonia, China,> Egypt, Japan, Suriname, Turkey]; emollient [Amazonia, Egypt];> febrifuge,; fumigant (C. articulatus) [Cameroon]; fungistatic> [Amazonia]; hypoglycemic; hypotensive; immunostimulant; improves> circulation [China]; lactogogue [Amazonia, China, Turkey];> lithontripic; lowers blood pressure [india]; nervine; promotes> memory [india]; purifies the blood [india]; reduces breast> tumors.; sedative; stimulant [Amazonia, Indonesia, Suriname,> Turkey]; stomachic [Amazonia, China, Egypt, Indonesia,> Philippines (C. malaccensis), Turkey, Vietnam (C. malaccensis)];> tonic [Amazonia, China, S.E. Asia (C. longus), Suriname, Turkey];> tranquilizer [Amazonia]; vasodilator [Amazonia]; vermifuge> [Amazonia, China (C. brevifolius), Egypt, India, Suriname,> Turkey]; vulnerary [China];>> Traditional Chinese Energetic Functions: Dredges the liver,> regulates Qi and relieves congestion, regulates menstruation & > stops pain, benefits Liver Spleen disharmony, strengthens the> Stomach and relieves distension.>> Other Energetic Functions: Harmonizes the liver, spleen and> pancreas [india]>> xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Common Medicinal Uses:> * Joint pain> * Menstrual pain> * Indigestion> xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Western Medicinal Uses:> * Cosmetic: Hair-tonic [Amazonia, France]; stimulates sebaceous> glands near hair roots [india].> * Cardiovascular: Anemia [Peru]; bleeding [Peru]; hypertension> [Amazonia]; palpitation [india]; poor circulation [Amazonia, China]> * Dermatological: Dermatosis (C. monocephalus tuber with oil)> [Philippines]; scabies and skin disease [india]; sores [Java]> * Digestive: Abdominal pains [China]; bloody stool [india];> diarrhea [Amazonia, China, India, Peru, Suriname]; dysentery> [China (C. brevifolius), India, S.E. Asia (C. polystachyos),> Vietnam]; dyspepsia [Amazonia, China, Egypt, Sudan]; gastritis> [india]; indigestion [india]; malabsorption [india]; nausea and> vomiting [China, India, Vietnam]; stomach and bowel problems> [Amazonia, India, Zulus (C. longus)]; stomach ache [Amazonia,> China, Peru, S.E. Asia (C. polystachyos), Vietnam]; vomiting> blood [india]> * Head and throat: Smoke inhaled nasally for nose pain> [Malaysia]; headache [Amazonia, China, India (paste topical on> forehead)]; toothache (C. articulatus) [East Africa]; migraines> [Amazonia, China]> * Hepatic: "Sluggish liver" [india]; liver ailments [Peru]> * Infection: Cholera [india]; colds [Amazonia, India]; flu> [india]; fever [Amazonia, Egypt, India, Peru, Sudan, Suriname]> * Musculoskeletal / Trauma: Trauma [Amazonia, China]; wounds> [Amazonia, Japan, Samoa]> * Neurological: Convulsions [india]> * Oncology: Abdominal tumors [Amazonia, India]; cervical cancer> [Amazonia. China]> * Parasites: Parasites [india]> * Pediatric: Colic [Cameroon (C. articulatus), India, Peru]> * Psychospiritual: Depression [Amazonia, India, China]> * Reproductive: Amenorrhea [Amazonia, China]; excessive menstrual> bleeding; gynecological diseases [Vietnam]; impotence [Amazonia,> China]; irregular menstruation [China, Vietnam]; vaginal> discharge [Amazonia, Java]; menopause [india]; PMS [india];> painful menses [Amazonia, China, India]; vaginal itching (paste> topical) [india].> * Respiratory: Bronchitis [Peru]> * Urinary: Edema [Amazonia, Java]; stones [Amazonia, Java];> urinary problems [india]> * Veterinary: Traditionally used for: Cracked tail, pneumonia,> pox, scabies, tuberculosis & wounds in animals.> * Other Medicinal uses: Candida [india]; chest pain [China];> inflammation of the uterus [Amazonia, China]; lesions on the> fingers [Java]; low energy [Amazonia, China]; scorpion bite> [Egypt, India]; side pains [China]; snakebites. [Peru];> xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Use As Food: The Native American Paiute tribe ground the tubers> and made them into a porrige.> Other Uses:> * The leaves are used for weaving.> * The dried root powder can be used like talcum powder.> * Used to make perfume [Amazonia, Cameroon (C. articulatus),> Iran, Turkey]> Essential Oil: Essential oil is antibacterial against> Staphylococcus aureus, and stops the growth of Micrococcus pyrogenes.> Part Used: Rhizome> Clinical Combinations:> * For diarrhea with Aegle marmalos (Bilwa), Corriandum sativum> (Dhaanyaka) and Cuminum cinimum (Jeeraka) [india]> * For breast distention during menses with Bupleurum chinense> root (Chai Hu) and Trichosanthes kirilowii fruit (Gua Lou). [China]> * For indi-gestion, nausea, vomiting, and heartburn with> Atractylodes lancea rhizome (Cang Zhu) [China]> * For abdomenal distention with Perilla frutescens branch (Zi Su> Geng) [China]> * For irregu-lar menstruation and menstrual pain with Angelica> sinensis root (Dang Gui) and Ligusticum chuanxiong root (Chuan> Xiong) [China]> Traditional Combinations:> * With Piper nigrum (Bi Ba), Zingiberis officinale (Ginger),> Syzygium aromaticum (Clove), and Cuminum cinimum (Jeeraka) boiled> in ghee. Cool and take internally for asthma [india]> * With Terminalia bellirica (young leaves) ground topical for> sores on the head.> Cautions and Contraindications: Caution with constipation> Energetic Cautions: Drying. Caution with Yin deficiency or Blood heat.> Toxicity: None noted> Range: Where ever it wants.> Habitat: Moist soil with full sun.> Propagation & Cultivation: By rhizome.. Does not seem to set seed> in Hawaii. Don't plant it in your yard... you'll be sorry....> Gathering: A bit of work. Gather summer or winter.> Possible Drug Interactions:> Preparation of Medicine: Decoction, powder. Fried in vinegar to> increase its' analgesic effects. Fried in wine to benefit assimilation.> Where It Grows:> Dosage: 6 - 12 grams.> Constituents:> Possible Drug Interactions:> Research:> * Stimulates interferon production> * Anti-inflammatory and anti-pyretic in rats. Antipyretic> activity in rats is said to be six times stronger than aspirin,> apparently due to triterpens. Raises the pain threshold in mice.> * Volatile oils contain an estrogen-like substance> * Anti-emetic in dogs> * Improves hemorrheological indexes in rats. (Whole blood> specific viscosity, the plasma specific viscosity, erythrocyte> electrophoresis)> * Contains antimalarial compounds.> * Inhibits some fungi> * No evidence of diuretic effects in rats.> Notes 'n Quotes:> * The name "rotundus" means "round".> * Xiang Fu is rated 8th amongst 250 possible antifertility plants> in China.> * Jeffrey C. Yuen calls Cyperus rotundus a "Hun" herb; one which> is used for dealing with the past or future. It can be used when> we are frustrated that things are not turning out the way we'd planned.> --> *************************> David Leonard, L.Ac.> Medicine at your Feet> Post Office Box 539> Makawao HI 96768-0539> 808.573.3600> http://www.medicineatyourfeet.com>> Herbal Apprenticeship Program and Distance Learning> Advanced Herbal Training for Acupuncturists> Acupuncture, Bodywork, & Qigong (Chinese Yoga)>> Subscribe to our newsletter: http://www.medicineatyourfeet.com/.> html>>Chinese Herbshttp://www..orgvoice: fax: "Great spirits have always been violently opposed by mediocre minds" --Albert Einstein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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