卡琪花蒂玛 — Labisia pumila (Blume) Fern.-Vill.

Pinyin: Kǎqíhuādìmǎ · Malay: Kacip Fatimah / Selusuh Fatimah · Family: Primulaceae / Myrsinaceae (报春花科 / 紫金牛科)

Energetics

Neutral to Warm (平 / 微温)

Flavor

Slightly sweet, astringent, mildly bitter (微甘、涩、微苦)

Meridians

Liver (肝), Kidney (肾), Spleen (脾)

Traditional Edict

Warms and tightens the womb, tonifies blood and qi, accelerates postpartum recovery, and harmonizes menstruation. Celebrated as the "Queen of Malaysian Herbs."

Cautions & Contraindications

Strictly contraindicated during pregnancy prior to full-term labor onset. Caution in acute estrogen-dependent malignant neoplasms.

Clinical Applications

Postpartum uterine involution, pelvic floor laxity, dysmenorrhea, menopausal vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes), postmenopausal osteopenia, and metabolic syndrome.

Quality Markers

Total Alkylresorcinols & Gallic Acid equivalents >= 1.0% (MHM standard)

Mechanism & Phytochemistry

1. Alkylresorcinols and phytoestrogens act as Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs), binding ER-b to stimulate vaginal collagen without ER-a endometrial hyperplasia. 2. High gallic acid and caffeic acid downregulate NF-kB, suppressing chronic pelvic inflammation. 3. Enhances osteoblast Runx2 expression, preventing bone resorption.

Preparation & Dosage

Dried whole plant decocted 20-30 minutes: 5-10 g daily. Standardized extract (10:1): 250-500 mg daily.

Appended Prescriptions

1. Nanyang Postpartum Uterine Involution Tea with Centella asiatica (Pegaga) and Curcuma xanthorrhiza (Temulawak). 2. Menopausal Harmony Decoction with Angelica sinensis (Dang Gui) and Paeonia lactiflora (Bai Shao).

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Yemama Apothecary · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia · For educational and clinical reference only