San Leng

Herbs that move the blood

 

 

Channels: LIV, SP

Properties: Bitter, Spicy, Neutral

English Translation: Three Edges

Common: Bur Reed Rhizome

Latin: Rhizoma Sparganii

Actions:

  • Promote blood and Qi stasis and alleviate pain: this herb can strongly remove Blood stasis, use for various blood stasis, such as gynecologic diseases, Zheng Jia, nodular, goiter, abdominal pain; e.g. with E Zhu, Dan Shen
  • Expel digestive stasis: abdominal distention, fullness, pain; e.g. with E Zhu, Mu Xiang, Shan Zha, Zhi Shi

Dosage:

  • 3-9g. Fry with vinegar to enhance its promote blood circulation effective

Contraindications:

  • During pregnancy should be prohibited