Description:
Scirpus yagara Ohwi is a perennial, aquatic plant. The dried rhizome of Scirpus yagara have long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to promote blood circulation, reduce swelling and kill pain. It is known as Jing San Leng (荆三棱) in Chinese.
Odour & Nature:
Pungent, bitter, neutral,
Channels:
Scirpus yagara rhizome functions by influencing the spleen and liver.
Health Benefits of Scirpus Yagara & Formulas:
Reduce Swelling And Pain
A decoction of scirpus yagara rhizome is taken to treat abdominal bloating.
A decoction of scirpus yagara rhizome, rheum officinale and vinegar is taken with ginger soup to relieve sharp pain in hypochondriac region.
Zedoary rhizome and scirpus yagara rhizome are powdered for oral taking to treat blisters raised by a burn or scald.
Infants
A decoction of zedoary rhizome is taken by the mother before breastfeeding her baby to treat abdominal masses in infants.
An Aid For Digestion
Powdered zedoary rhizome and clove is taken orally with water to treat nausea and vomiting.
Breastfeeding
A decoction of zedoary rhizome is used externally to cope with lack of breast milk after delivery.
The Ben Cao Medical Book (also known as Compendium of Materia Medica or Ben Cao Gang Mu; Chinese: 本草纲目) is the most famous and comprehensive medical book ever written in the history of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Compiled and written by Li Shi-zhen (1518~1593), a medical expert of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) over 27 years.
The Ben Cao Medical Book records and describes all the plants, animals, minerals, and other objects that were believed to have medicinal properties in TCM. The book reflects the pharmaceutical achievements and developments of East Asia before the 16th century. On the basis of his predecessors’ achievements in the pharmacological studies, Li contributed further by supplementing and rectifying many past mistakes and misconception in relate to nature of many medicinal substances and causes of various illnesses. Charles Darwin, originator of the biological theory of evolution, regards the book as the “ancient Chinese encyclopedia”.
Disclaimer: The Ben Cao Medical Book is translated by ChinaAbout.net . The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of CTM knowledge and information from the research and experience from the author Li Shi-zhen. Kindly be alert that the CTM knowledge and ancient formulas given above are likely NOT medically proven and may contain misconceptions.