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Imperata cylindrica
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Tropical grass used extensively in TCM and Southeast Asian traditional medicine for bleeding and heat conditions.
Tropical grass used extensively in TCM and Southeast Asian traditional medicine for bleeding and heat conditions. Key active compounds include cylindrin, coixol, imperanene.
cylindrin, along with coixol and imperanene, are the primary bioactive compounds in Imperata cylindrica. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways.
Hemostatic effects
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Diuretic properties
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Cool blood in TCM
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Stop bleeding
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Clear heat
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Promote urination
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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