San+Leng+(Scirpus)

[[image:http://www.plumdragonherbs.com/catalog/images/SanLeng1.jpg width="303" height="275" align="right"]]San Leng (Scirpus)
Category: Herbs that Invigorate Blood & Remove Blood Stasis (to Break Masses) Nature : **Neutral** Flavors: Acrid, Bitter Channels: LR, SP

Functions: Break up Blood stasis and move Qi, Promote Qi circulation & relieve pain; **For both Qi & Blood** Indications: 1. amenorrhea w/ abdominal pain and masses due to Blood stasis 2. Distending pain in the epigastric region and abdomen due to **retention of food.**

Dosage: 3-10g. Contra: During pregnancy Misc: **Often combined w/, though more for Blood than** E Zhu