Cyperus pilosus Vahl
Aliases：Sān Jiǎo Cǎo (literally "Triangular Grass") and Sān Léng Cǎo (literally "Three‑angled Grass"). (These are alternative names for Máo Zhóu Suō Cǎo, i.e., the dried whole herb of Cyperus pilosus Vahl.)
Máo Zhóu Suō Cǎo is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the dried whole herb of Cyperus pilosus Vahl, a plant belonging to the family Cyperaceae. It grows in moist places such as paddy field edges and roadsides. It was first recorded in Flora of China, Volume II.
Efficacy & Actions
Promotes blood circulation, disperses blood stasis, promotes diuresis, and reduces edema.
Indications
Traumatic injuries and edema.
Modern Pharmacology
Its clinical applications are primarily centered around promoting blood circulation, dispersing stasis, promoting diuresis, and reducing edema.
Ingredients
Di‑methyl (2E,6E,10E)‑3,7,11‑trimethyl‑2,6,10‑dodecatrienedioate Cyperene β‑Selinene α‑Cadinol (2E,6E)‑Farnesol Methyl (2Z,6E)‑farnesate Caryophyllene Juniper camphor (2E,6E)‑Farnesyl acetate Methyl palmitate C17–C25 alkanes
Usage & Dosage
For oral administration: decoct in water, 3–9 g. For topical application: take an appropriate amount of the fresh herb, mash it, and apply to the affected area.
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with Qi deficiency. It is recommended to use under the guidance of a physician.
Medicinal Parts
It is the dried whole herb of Cyperus pilosus Vahl, a plant belonging to the family Cyperaceae.
Selection & Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and insects.
