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【 Source 】

Medicinal herb source: The whole plant of the Cyperaceae family, including the hairy sheepweed.

Latin plant, animal, and mineral name: Eriophorum comosum (Wall.) Nees [Scirpus comosum Wall.]

Harvesting and storage: Harvested in summer and autumn, washed and dried.

【 Cultivation 】

1. Biological characteristics: prefers warm climates and semi-arid environments. It is advisable to cultivate in rocky terrain with loose soil and sandy loam soil.

2. Cultivation techniques: Propagation method, using split propagation method: In late winter and early spring, the mother plant is dug up and divided into several shoots, each with 2-3 buds, and planted at a row spacing of 20cm × 15cm.

3. Field management: Regularly carry out tillage, weeding, and soil cultivation. Generally, fertilization is not required.

【性味】味辛； 性温

【 Functions and Indications 】 Wind dispelling and dehumidification; Connect the meridians and activate the network. Main rheumatism and rheumatism pain; Joint pain; traumatic injury

[Usage and Dosage] Oral administration: decoction, 9-12g.

[Excerpt] "Chinese Materia Medica"