Cypriol scariosus

Classic in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Cyperus Root is of special interest in the Distinctly Eastern context as it is extensively referenced in the old Chinese Classics. According to those Cypriol is used for treatment  of bladder and stomach qi stagnation, depression, sorrow and unhappiness, lack of appetite, skin itch, gradual slimming and broken heart. It is the qi spice for blood. Recipes and formulas use it to treat blood demise, thus benefit qi and stop blood. Similar as Ba Dou, good for discharge and diarrhoea, stool obstruction.

Parts: root

Source: IND

Quality: g & a

Botanical name: Cyperus scariosus