The efficacy and function of Polygonum hydropiper

When it comes to hot polygonum, we are all familiar with it. Hot polygonum is not only edible but also has very high medicinal effects. Eating hot polygonum regularly can play a very good health-preserving and health-care role.

[Source] It is the whole herb of Polygonum aviculare , a plant of the Polygonaceae family.

[Original form] Polygonum aviculare, also known as Polygonum aviculare.

[Habitat distribution] It grows in grasslands near water, flowing ditches, or in shady and wet places. Distributed throughout the north and south.

[Pharmacological action] 20-60% decoction of Polygonum hydropiper (unidentified species) has an inhibitory effect on various Shigella dysenteriae in test tubes. Applying the fluid extract or decoction of fresh or dried Polygonum hydropiper whole herb to the skin can prevent mice from being infected with schistosoma cercariae.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, warm.

【Functions and indications】Reduce swelling and relieve pain. Treat swelling, ulcers, dysentery and abdominal pain.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 3 qian. For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] To treat dysentery: a handful of Polygonum hydropiper. Dry in the sun, boil in thick liquid and drink warm. (The properties and flavors are from "Jiangsu Medicinal Materials")

[Remarks] The whole herb of plants of the same genus, including Polygonum hydropiper, Polygonum water, Polygonum pseudocaudatum and this product, are used as medicine as Polygonum hydropiper in different regions.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Flora of Jiangsu"

The above only introduces some of the effects and functions of Polygonum hydropiper. In fact, it has other effects, which I will not introduce here one by one. If you are interested, you can take a look at the effects and matters recorded in medical books.