Xiang Fu

 Herbs that regulate the Qi 

 

 

Channels: LIV, SJ, SP

Properties: Spicy, Slightly Warm, Slightly Sweet, Neutral

English Translation: Aromatic Appendage

Common: Nut Grass Rhizome

 

Latin: Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi

Actions:

  • Regulate Liver Qi
  • Regulate menstruation and alleviate pain

1.     Liver Qi stagnation cause flank or breast distention and pain, stomach, hernia; e.g. Chai Hu Shu Gan San, with Chai Hu, Bai Shao, Zhi Ke

2.     Harmonize Qi and Blood, especially for various gynecologic disease, such as Qi and blood stagnation cause dysmenorrhea, uterine bleeding; e.g. with Dang GuiChuan XiongYu Jin

Dosage:

  • 4.5-12g: frying with vinegar tend to Liver channel to smooth Liver Qi and stop pain(increase action)