California License Exam, Pacific College Comps
Cyperi Rhizoma
Cyperus Rhizome
Regulate the Qi
Slightly Bitter, Slightly Sweet, Acrid
Vinegar-fried to enhance its ability to dredge the Liver and alleviate pain.
Neutral
Regulates and Spreads Liver Qi
Regulates Menstruation
Alleviates Pain
Qi deficiency without stagnation, and yin deficiency with blood heat.
6-12g, decocted, or in pills or powder. Vinegar-fry for pain. Wine-fry for hernia. Ginger-fry if phlegm is involved.
LV, SJ, GB