The efficacy and function of Polygala tenuifolia

There are many kinds of common Chinese medicinal materials in life. Many people don’t know how to choose when using them. For example, Polygala tenuifolia, so before choosing, you need to have a certain understanding of its efficacy and dosage. So do you know what the efficacy and effects of Polygala tenuifolia are?

[Source] It is the root of the Primulaceae plant. Dig up the underground roots in spring and summer, wash and dry them. Or temporarily use fresh products.

【Original morphology】 The plant morphology is detailed in the "three leaves" entry.

[Properties] The roots are cylindrical, often serpentine, 5 to 15 cm long or longer, 2 to 5 mm in diameter, the surface is light brown, slightly reddish, relatively smooth, densely covered with small brown-red spots, or sparsely distributed with fine root scars. It is brittle and easy to break, with dust when broken. The bark is thicker than the wood, accounting for about 3/5 of the cross section, and is pink-white. The wood is light yellow and the two are easy to separate.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy and astringent.

[return through meridians] enter the heart and lung meridians.

【Functions and indications】① Regulate blood, stop bleeding, promote qi circulation, and disperse blood stasis. Treat tuberculosis, cough, bruises, and heart and stomach pain. (The properties and flavors are from Guangxi Chinese Materia Medica)

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3 to 5 qian; or soaked in wine.

【Note】 "Guangxi Chinese Medicine Annals": "It is not recommended for people with excessive fire."

[Additional prescription] To treat swelling and pain caused by bruises: soak one liang of Radix Polygalae in half a jin of wine, drink five qian to one liang each time. (Guangxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Records)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Regarding the Polygala introduced in the article, I hope everyone can learn more about the relevant information in daily life, so that they can correctly treat the disease when facing it.