The efficacy and function of Polygonum aviculare

Do you know what Polygonum aviculare is? It is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. There are many records about it in ancient medical books. Polygonum aviculare has many medicinal values ​​and can be used to treat some discomfort symptoms in our body. Let us learn about the effects and functions of Polygonum aviculare in detail.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Polygonum multiflorum of the Polygonaceae family.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 30-50cm high. The rhizome is thick, horizontal, purple-brown; the stem is erect, glabrous, unbranched or branched at the bottom. Basal leaves are lanceolate or narrowly lanceolate, 6-12cm long, 1-3cm wide, with long and gradually pointed tips, thickened and curled marginal veins, and cuneate base; shaped or nearly circular, extending down along the petiole into narrow wings, green above, gray-green below; stem leaves are smaller and nearly sessile; stipule sheaths are tubular, membranous, brown-brown, with oblique tips, and 2-5cm long.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in the shade and wet places of hillside grasslands at an altitude of 3000-3800m.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly sweet; astringent; cool

【Functions and indications】Regulates the lungs and relieves cough; clears away heat and detoxifies. It is used for wind-heat cold, lung heat cough, lung abscess, diarrhea and dysentery.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 15-30g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

From the above description, we can know that the nutritional value and medicinal value of Polygonum winged petiolus are very high. It can treat some diseases and can also be used as a raw material for diet therapy. It is indeed a good choice for health and wellness.