Hairy-stemmed Cyperus, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the whole plant of Cyperus pilosus Vahl (family Cyperaceae). The plant is distributed in Southwest China, as well as in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, Guangdong, Hainan, and Guangxi. It has the effects of promoting blood circulation and dispelling blood stasis, as well as promoting diuresis and reducing swelling. It is primarily used to treat contusions and bruises, as well as edema.
Hairy-stemmed Sedge
Hairy-stemmed Cyperus, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the whole plant of Cyperus pilosus Vahl (family Cyperaceae). The plant is distributed in Southwest China, as well as in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, Guangdong, Hainan, and Guangxi. It has the effects of promoting blood circulation and dispelling blood stasis, as well as promoting diuresis and reducing swelling. It is primarily used to treat contusions and bruises, as well as edema.
Chinese Name : 毛轴莎草
Aliases : Triangular Grass
Nature, Flavor & Meridian Tropism : Pungent in taste, warm in nature
Benefits & Efficacy
Benefits
Promotes blood circulation and dispels blood stasis; promotes diuresis and reduces swelling.
Indications
It is primarily used to treat contusions and bruises, as well as edema.
Usage and Dosage
Internal use: Decocted as a soup, 3–9 g.
Precautions
Patients requiring treatment with Chinese herbal medicine should first consult a licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) hospital, where a TCM practitioner will conduct a professional pattern differentiation and issue a herbal prescription.
Applications
Processing & Preparation
Harvesting & Processing
Harvested in summer and fall; wash thoroughly and sun-dry.
Crude Drug Identification
Botanical Information
Botanical Classification
A plant of the Cyperaceae family, Cyperus hirsutus.
Morphological Characteristics
A perennial herb, 30–70 cm tall. The rhizome is slender and elongated. Stems are scattered, stout, sharply triangular in cross-section, and relatively rough toward the upper part. Leaves are 6–8 mm wide, with rough margins.Leaf sheaths are short and light brown. There are three leaf-like bracts, longer than the inflorescence. The cymose inflorescence is compound; the spikelets are ovate, 1.5–3 cm long, without a common peduncle. The pedicels are covered with pale yellow, coarse, stiff hairs;spikelets are linear-lanceolate, 5–10 mm long, bearing 8–18 flowers; the rachilla has narrow white wings; the scales are arranged somewhat loosely, broadly ovate, about 2 mm long, with a short apex, 5–7 veins, green in the center, yellowish-brown on the sides, and with white, translucent wings along the margins; there are 3 stamens with short, oblong anthers;The style is slender and elongated, with brown spots, and bears 3 stigmas. The nutlets are trigonous-ovate, about 1 mm long, with a short apex, and turn black when ripe. Flowering and fruiting occur from August to November.
Distribution Area
Distributed in Southwest China, as well as Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, Guangdong, Hainan, and Guangxi.