Guest guest Posted June 14, 2002 Report 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
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2002 Report 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
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2002 Report 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
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2002 Report 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
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