The efficacy and function of Pseudopolysaccharide

Speaking of false water pepper, I believe many friends know it because it has a good effect in treating diseases. However, some friends do not know the specific effects of Pseudopolysaccharide, so let’s take a detailed look at the effects of Pseudopolysaccharide here.

[Other names] Polygonum multiflorum (List of Plants on Lingnan University Campus), Polygonum aviculare (Color Atlas of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines).

[Source] It is the whole herb of Polygonum umbellata, a plant of the Polygonaceae family. Harvested in summer and autumn.

[Original form] Annual herb, 20 to 120 cm tall. The stem is erect. The leaves are lanceolate, oblong or oblong-elliptic, gradually pointed at the apex, often slightly obtuse, cuneate at the base, with glandular dots below and often crescent-shaped spots above, green in color, with coarse and hard prickles on the main veins and leaf margins; the petiole is shorter and covered with coarse and hard prickles; the sheath is tubular, glabrous, truncated at the apex, and has many veins. The panicle is composed of several flower spikes, which are terminal or axillary, up to 4 to 6 cm long, nearly erect, with obvious long stalks, and lateral ones are shorter and densely covered with glandular dots; the bracts are funnel-shaped, with oblique edges and sparse ciliate margins, and contain several flowers; the perianth is light green or pink, about 3 mm long, usually 4-lobed, and the lobes are elliptical; there are 6 stamens; there are 2 styles, separated near the base and curved outwards. Achenes are oval, flat, slightly ridged, 2.5 to 3 mm long, brown-black, shiny, and enclosed in persistent flower branches. Flowering period: summer and autumn.

[Habitat distribution] It likes to grow near water. It is distributed throughout our country.

[Nature and flavor] "Luchuan Materia Medica": "spicy, warm in nature."

【Function】 "Luchuan Materia Medica": "Reduces swelling and relieves pain. Treats abdominal pain, swelling and ulcers."

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

[Remarks] The fruit of this plant (safflower seeds) is also used for medicinal purposes, which is detailed in a separate article.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

From the above we can see that the Chinese medicine Polygonum multiflorum has very high medicinal value, so we can consider using it in our lives.