The efficacy and function of Polygonum multiflorum

I don’t know if you are familiar with Polygonum fruit and whether you understand its effects and functions. Let’s analyze in detail the value and eating methods of Polygonum fruit.

[Other names] Polygonum aviculare (from "Buque Elbow Hou Fang"), Polygonum aviculare (from "Dongui Bogam")

[Source] It is the fruit of the Polygonum multiflorum plant of the Polygonaceae family. Harvest the fruits when they are ripe in autumn, remove impurities and place in a ventilated and dry place.

【Original morphology】 The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "Polygonum multiflorum".

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, warm.

【Meridian】 "Compendium of Materia Medica": "Enter the hand, foot Taiyin, foot Jueyin meridians."

【Function and indication】Warms the middle and promotes diuresis, resolves blood stasis and dissipates stagnation. It is used to treat vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, accumulation of symptoms, bloating, water retention, edema, carbuncles, ulcers, and scrofula.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, powder or juice. For external use: decoct in water and soak or grind into powder for application.

【Note】 ① "Yao Xing Lun": "Polygonum fruit, if eaten too much, will cause vomiting of water, block the qi and damage the yang."

[Additional prescription] ① For treating sexual fatigue, swollen scrotum or scrotum retracted into the abdomen, abdominal cramps or constipation: a handful of Polygonum aviculare. Press the juice into the pot and drink one liter of it. The dried ones are concentrated and the juice is taken. (Filling the gap at the back of the elbow)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Shennong Bencao Jing"; 1. "Bielu": Polygonum fruit grows in Lei Zechuan marsh.

Through the detailed introduction of Polygonum aviculare, I believe everyone has a certain understanding and can better improve our common sense in life.