Effects and functions of Siberian Polygonum

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. Do you know about the medicinal herb Siberian Polygonum?

[Other names] Scissor legs, wild tea, donkey ears, cow nose, duck mouth

[Source] Medicinal material source: The rhizome of Polygonum sibiricum of the Polygonaceae family.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 6-20cm high. Has slender rhizomes. Stems obliquely upward or nearly erect, often branched from base. Leaves are alternate, with short petioles; leaf blades are slightly thick, nearly fleshy, lanceolate or oblong, glabrous, 5-8cm long, 5-15mm wide, with acute or obtuse apex and halberd-shaped or cuneate base. Inflorescence conical, terminal, 3-5cm long; bracts funnel-shaped; pedicels jointed in the middle and upper parts; flowers yellow-green, with short stalks; perianth 5-parted, lobes oblong, about 3mm long; stamens 7-8; styles 3, very short, stigma capitate. Achenes are oval, 3-ribbed, black, smooth and shiny. Flowering and fruiting season is autumn.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in saline wasteland or sandy saline soil.

[Chemical composition] The tuber contains 2 furostanol glycosides and 2 spirostanol glycosides. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly pungent; bitter; slightly cold

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and clear away heat; promote diuresis and reduce swelling. Mainly used for red and swollen eyes; itchy skin; edema; ascites

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: grind into powder, 3g. For external use: take appropriate amount and wash with decoction.

[Discussions by various scholars] The whole herb in "Xinhua Compendium of Materia Medica" is used to treat joint effusion, ascites, constipation, and skin itching.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is an introduction to the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Siberian Polygonum. Siberian Polygonum is very helpful for human diseases, but it is worth noting that we should use symptomatic medication according to our personal physical condition and avoid indiscriminate consumption.