San Leng Rhizoma Sparganii

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China
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Product Overview

Origin
The dry tuber of perennial herbaceous plant Sparganium stoloniferum Buch.-Ham. of family Sparganiaceae.

Location
Jiangsu and Henan provinces in China.

Harvest
Collected from winter to next spring.

The actual smell and taste
Light smell and taste, spicy and tongue-numb taste when chewing.

Best quality
Heavy, firm, without peel, yellow and white surface.

Processing
Unprocessed or processed with vinegar.

Property
Pungent, bitter, neutral; liver and spleen meridians entered.

Actions
Break blood and move qi, resolve food stagnation and alleviate pain.

Indications
The action of this herb is almost as same as that of E Zhu. They are mutually reinforced. However the blood-breaking action of San Leng is stronger than that of E Zhu, but qi-breaking action is weaker.

Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~10 g. The action of stasis-dispelling and pain-alleviating is enhanced when processed with vinegar.

Cautions
Same as E Zhu. This herb is drastic in property with the disadvantage of consuming qi and impairing blood. Do not overtake long. Prohibited for pregnant women and during menstrual periods.

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