Xiang Fu (Nut Grass Rhizome)

Herb 16 of 19 in Herbs that Regulate the Qi

Channels:

LIV, SJ, SP

Properties:

Spicy, Slightly Warm, Slightly Sweet, Neutral

Latin:

Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi

Chinese:

香附

Tone Marks:

xiāng fù

Translation:

Aromatic Appendage

Chinese Herb Actions

• Regulates Qi and Spreads Liver Qi
  Used for all symptoms associated with Liver Qi Stagnation including pain in the hypochondrium, epigastric region, and abdomen along with fullness. Used for emotional disturbance, poor appetite, chest congestion and frequent sighing
• Regulates Menses and Relieves Pain
  Treats gynecological disorders including dysmenorrheal and irregular menses. Also used for breast distension.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Do not use for Qi Deficiency, Yin Deficiency with heat, or Heat in the Blood
• Do not use in patients without Qi Stagnation symptoms

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• None Noted
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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 6-12 grams in decoction (Chen)
• 6-12 grams in decoction (Bensky)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Gu Jing Wan (Stabilize the Menses Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Stabilize the Womb
• Liang Fu Wan (Galangal and Cyperus Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi
• Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan (Aucklandia and Betel Nut Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation
• Su He Xiang Wan (Liquid Styrax Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Warm and Open the Orifices
• Xiang Fu Xuan Fu Hua Tang (Cyperus and Inula Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Dry Dampness and Expel Phlegm
• Xiang Su San (Cyperus and Perilla Leaf Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Release Exterior Cold
• Yue Ju Wan (Escape Restraint Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi