Reed Rhizome is also known as Ducao Gen and Dadengxin. It is the root of the sedge plant Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii, with a mild and slightly bitter taste and a cool nature. It is mainly used for clearing heat and promoting diuresis, as well as treating urinary difficulty and other conditions. What are the distribution and therapeutic effects of Reed Rhizome? Let's take a look together with the editor!
Therapeutic Effects of Reed Rhizome
Origin of Reed Rhizome
Reed Rhizome is the root of the sedge plant Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii. It is harvested in autumn and dried in the sun.
Other Names of Reed Rhizome
It is also known as Xicaogen, Mangcao (Sichuan Common Chinese Medicinal Herbs), Sanjiaocao, Shuisanlengcao, Simaocao, Sanlengguan (China Economic Botany).
Distribution of Reed Rhizome
1. Ecological Environment
It grows in ditches, ponds, lake shores, and grasslands along rivers.
2. Distribution
It is widely distributed throughout the country, except for Xinjiang and Tibet.
Distribution of Reed Rhizome
Morphology of Reed Rhizome
Reed Rhizome is a perennial herbaceous plant of the sedge family. It grows to a height of 60-100cm. The rhizome is thick and short, with fine long fibrous roots.
The stems are clustered, relatively thick and strong, with sharp triangular edges. The base has two leaf sheaths but no leaf blades. There is one bract, which is an extension of the stem, erect and 3-14cm long.
The spikelets are 2-9, clustered into a head-like shape, pseudo-lateral, ovate or elongate-ovate, 8-16mm long and 4-6mm wide, with numerous flowers.
The glume is elongate-ovate, 4-5mm long, pale brown, with a short tip at the apex and a single midrib. There are six lower bristles, similar in length to the nutlet and with reflexed prickles. There are three stamens, with linear anthers, and three styles.
The nutlet is broadly ovate, flattened and three-sided, 2-2.5mm long, glossy and brownish-black when ripe, with indistinct wrinkles. The flowering and fruiting period is from May to September.
Therapeutic Effects of Reed Rhizome
Therapeutic Effects of Reed Rhizome
Taste: Mild, slightly bitter, cool in nature
Meridians Entered: Stomach, bladder, kidney meridians
Functions and Indications: Clears heat, promotes diuresis, detoxifies. Used for hot urinary disorders, urinary difficulty, abnormal vaginal discharge, and swollen and painful gums.
Usage and Dosage: Internal use: decoct 9-15g, or use fresh herb 30-60g.
