莎草，中药名。为莎草科植物莎草CyperusrotundusL.的茎叶。分布于华东、中南、西南及辽宁、河北、山西、陕西、甘肃、台湾等地。具有行气开郁，祛风止痒，宽胸利痰之功效。常用于胸闷不舒，风疹瘙痒，痈疮肿毒。
Suo-cao, name of Chinese Medicinal Material. It refers to the stems and leaves of the plant Cyperus rotundus L. of the Cyperaceae family. It is distributed in East China, Central South China, Southwest China, as well as in Liaoning, Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, and Taiwan. It has the functions of promoting qi circulation, relieving depression, dispelling wind, stopping itching, and resolving phlegm to relieve chest congestion. It is commonly used for discomfort in the chest, wind rash itching, and carbuncle swelling and toxicity.

功效作用 功能
Efficacy and Functions

行气开郁，祛风止痒，宽胸利痰。主治
Promoting qi circulation, resolving stagnation, dispelling wind, stopping itching, relieving chest congestion, and eliminating phlegm. Used for treating...

用于胸闷不舒，风疹瘙痒，痈疮肿毒。用法用量
Used for chest tightness and discomfort, wind-heat rash and itching, and carbuncle swelling and toxicity. Dosage and administration.

内服：煎汤，10-30g。外用：适量，鲜品捣敷；或煎汤洗浴。药理作用
Internal use: Decoction, 10-30g. External use: Appropriate amount, fresh product mashed for application; or decoction for bathing. Pharmacological effects.

促进胆汁分泌；抑制回肠平滑肌；松弛子宫平滑肌；有雌激素样作用；催眠；解热；强心；抗病原微生物；抗炎等。相关论述
Promote bile secretion; inhibit smooth muscle of the ileum; relax smooth muscle of the uterus; have estrogen-like effects; induce sleep; reduce fever; strengthen the heart; have antimicrobial properties against pathogens; and have anti-inflammatory effects.

1、《泉州本草》：“治痈疽肿毒，鲜莎草洗净，捣烂敷患处。”2、《本草纲目》：“煎饮散气郁，利胸膈，降痰热。”3、《履巉岩本草》：“治皮肤瘙痒，遍体生风”临床应用 相关配伍

1. "Quanzhou Materia Medica": "For treating abscesses and swellings, wash fresh Sargassum clean, mash it into a paste, and apply it to the affected area."2. "Compendium of Materia Medica": "Decoction for dispersing qi stagnation, benefiting the chest and diaphragm, and reducing phlegm heat."3. "Lu Chanyan Materia Medica": "For treating skin itching and wind-heat affecting the whole body" - clinical applications and related compatibility.

1、治痈疽肿毒：鲜莎草洗净，捣烂敷患处。2、治水肿、小便短少：鲜莎草捣烂，贴涌泉、关元穴。(1-2方出自《泉州本草》)3、治皮肤瘙痒，遍体生风：取（莎草）苗一握。煎汤浴之，立效。（《履巉岩本草》）附注

1. Treatment for carbuncle and swelling: Wash fresh sedge grass and apply it to the affected area after mashing it.2. Treatment for edema and oliguria: Mash fresh sedge grass and apply it to the Yongquan and Guanyuan acupoints. (Prescriptions 1-2 are from "Quanzhou Materia Medica")3. Treatment for itchy skin and wind-heat syndrome: Take a handful of sedge grass shoots. Boil them to make a bath solution, which will have an immediate effect. (From "Lu Chyan Yan Materia Medica") Note:

该物种在贵州分布较广，产量及蕴藏量大，可大量开发利用。加工炮制 采收加工
This species is widely distributed in Guizhou with large production and reserves, making it suitable for extensive development and utilization. Processing and harvesting are recommended for further development.

春、夏季采收，洗净，鲜用或晒干。植物学信息 植物种属
Harvest in spring or summer, wash and clean, use fresh or dry in the shade. Botanical information: plant species.

莎草科植物莎草。形态特征
The sedge family plant, Carex. Morphological characteristics.

莎草，多年生草本，高15-95cm。茎直立，三棱形；根状茎匍匐延长，部分膨大呈纺锤形，有时数个相连。叶丛生于茎基部，叶鞘闭合包于茎上；叶片线形，长20-60cm，宽2-5mm，先端尖，全缘，具平行脉，主脉于背面隆起。花序复穗状，3-6个在茎顶排成伞状，每个花序具3-10个小穗，线形，长1-3cm，宽约1.5mm；颖2列，紧密排列，卵形至长圆形，长约3mm，膜质，两侧紫红色有数脉。基部有叶片状的总苞2-4片，与花序等长或过之；每颖着生1花，雄蕊3；柱头3，丝状。小坚果长圆状倒卵形，三棱状。花期5-8月，果期7-11月。分布区域
The plant is Polygonum cuspidatum, a perennial herb, 15-95cm tall. The stem is erect, triangular; the rhizome is creeping and elongated, sometimes enlarged and spindle-shaped, with several connected. The leaves are clustered at the base of the stem, with closed sheaths wrapped around the stem; the leaf blade is linear, 20-60cm long, 2-5mm wide, pointed at the tip, entire margin, with parallel veins, and the main vein is raised on the back. The inflorescence is compound spike-like, with 3-6 umbels arranged at the top of the stem, each inflorescence with 3-10 spikelets, linear, 1-3cm long, about 1.5mm wide; glumes in 2 rows, closely arranged, ovate to oblong, about 3mm long, membranous, with several purple-red veins on both sides. At the base, there are 2-4 leaf-like bracts, as long as or longer than the inflorescence; each glume bears 1 flower, with 3 stamens; 3 filiform stigmas. The achene is oblong-ovate to triangular. The flowering period is from May to August, and the fruiting period is from July to November. Distribution area.

分布于华东、中南、西南及辽宁、河北、山西、陕西、甘肃、台湾等地。生长环境
Distributed in East China, Central South, Southwest, as well as Liaoning, Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, Taiwan and other regions. Growing environment.

生于山坡草地、耕地、路旁水边潮湿处。
Born on mountain slopes, grasslands, cultivated land, and damp areas along roadsides and water.