The efficacy and role of Polygonum aviculare[Picture]

As we all know, Syringa polygoniae [picture] is a very common medicinal material with many years of history. It can also treat many diseases. Let us learn about the medicinal value of Syringa polygoniae [picture].

[Other name] Water lilac

[Source] It is a plant of the genus Ludwigia in the Onagraceae family, Ludwigia prostrata Roxb., and the whole plant is used as medicine. Collected in summer and autumn.

[Original morphology] Annual herb, 20-50 cm tall, the whole plant is smooth and hairless. The base of the stem is procumbent or obliquely ascending, with many roots on the nodes. The upper part is upright, angular, and branched, covered with soft hairs, turning purple in autumn. Simple leaves are alternate; petiole is short; leaf blade is lanceolate, 4-7.5 cm long, 1-2 cm wide, gradually pointed at apex, gradually narrowed at base, and entire. Yellow flowers bloom in autumn, 1-2 flowers, axillary, sessile; calyx and petals are 4-5 lobed, calyx is persistent, petals are elliptical, obtuse at the tip, narrow at the base into a short claw shape, and fall early; stamens are the same number as petals; ovary is inferior, slender and pedicel-like. The capsule is strip-shaped and quadrangular, erect or slightly curved, and turns green-purple when ripe. 4 chambers, each with 1 row of seeds.

[Habitat distribution] It grows in wet areas such as beside fields, swamps and ditches. Distributed in provinces such as Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Fujian, Hunan, Sichuan and Guizhou.

[Preparation] Dry in the sun and set aside.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, detoxifies, promotes dampness and reduces swelling. It is mainly used to treat enteritis, dysentery, infectious hepatitis, nephritic edema, cystitis, leucorrhea, and hemorrhoids; it can be used externally to treat carbuncles, furuncles, and snake and insect bites.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang, for treating dysentery, 3-4 liang of fresh product can be used; for external use, appropriate amount, mash the fresh product and apply to the affected area.

[Additional prescription] Dysentery: 4 liang of fresh Polygonum multiflorum, decocted in water and added appropriate amount of sugar for drinking.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Everyone should be aware of the medicinal value of Polygonum multiflorum [Picture]. You can be more targeted when consuming it in your daily life. More reasonable use of the medicine can better treat some common diseases.