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理气药 · Qi-regulating

Cyperus rhizome xiāng fù · 香附

Cyperus rotundus

Nature and flavour. Pungent, slightly bitter and sweet, neutral; Liver, Spleen and San Jiao systems.

The "general of Qi-regulating herbs", especially in the Liver-system model and the menstrual cycle.

性味归经。辛、微苦、微甘,平;归肝、脾、三焦经。

被称为"气病之总司",尤见于肝系与月经相关的论述。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. Traditionally avoided in pregnancy without supervision.

传统上孕期不宜自行服用。

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