California License Exam, Pacific College Comps
Sparganii Rhizoma
Sparganium Rhizome
Regulate Blood/Invigorate the Blood
Bitter, Acrid
Vinegar-fried to guide its actions into the Liver channel, moderate its harshly drying nature, and strengthen its ability to reduce blood stasis. It is commonly used for qi & blood stagnation leading to abdominal masses and accumulations.
Neutral
Strongly Breaks Up Blood Stasis
Moves Qi
Relieves Pain
Dissoves Accumulations
Pregnancy, hypermenorrhea, and with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs. This herb is only appropriate for severe blood stasis, in patients with a strong constitution. Always use with caution.
3-9g. Use raw or wine-fried.
LV, SP