Common burreed tubers (Zhi San Leng)

Alias:
San Leng, Thorny San Leng, San Leng Herb

Properties:
Pungent, Bitter, Warm

Pharmacological Effects:

• Zhi San Leng has effects of activating blood, removing stasis, reducing swelling, relieving pain, and promoting the flow of stagnant matter.
• Modern studies show that San Leng is effective in treating pain and conditions caused by blood stasis, such as abdominal masses, hernias, and other related symptoms.
• San Leng can effectively promote blood circulation, improve microcirculation, and alleviate pain caused by Qi stagnation and blood stasis, such as rheumatic joint pain, amenorrhea, and irregular menstruation.
• Additionally, Zhi San Leng has certain antibacterial, anti-tumor, and anti-inflammatory effects, and can be used to treat certain types of lumps, tumors, and accumulations.
• It is particularly effective for conditions related to blood stasis, including stagnation, masses, abdominal pain, and other similar symptoms.