Cyperus Rotundus/ Xiang Fu
Cyperus is well known for regulating menstruation and reducing symptoms such as cramps, breast tenderness, and mood changes.
Helps with:
Cramps
Irregular Menstruation
Breast Tenderness
Mood Swings
How it Heals
In Chinese Medicine, Cyperus spreads and regulates liver qi, which regulates the menstrual cycle and alleviates pain. It also protects the stomach from ulcers.
In Western medicine, Cyperus is considered a powerful antioxidant that can even be used as a local anesthetic. It has antibacterial, antidiarrheal, and anti-inflammatory properties, and supports healthy function of the heart, liver, and brain.
Fun Fact: Cyperus rotundus is closely related to Cyperus papyrus, which is the source of papyrus paper, one of the first types of paper ever made.
What the research says
Cyperus has pharmacological effects such as: analgesic, anti-
allergic, anti-candida, anti-carcinogenic, anti-convulsant, anti-
diarrheal, antiemetic, anti-helminthic, antihistamine and other
properties that protect and support the entire body.
Cyperus can significantly inhibit aspirin-induced gastric ulcers
through an antioxidant defense mechanism.
Read ArticleCyperus inhibits the neural sodium potassium enzyme and
protects the neurons and increases nootropic agents.
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