The difference between Shouwu Teng and He Shouwu

Polygonum multiflorum vine and He Shouwu are completely different. Everyone has a clearer understanding of He Shouwu, mainly because we consume more of it, which is very good for calming the mind, nourishing blood, dispelling wind and dredging meridians, etc. However, Polygonum multiflorum vine can relieve the symptoms of insomnia and also has a calming effect. We can distinguish the difference between the two from their appearance and medicinal value.

People are familiar with the legends and effects of the traditional Chinese medicine Polygonum multiflorum, but know very little about what Polygonum multiflorum vine is. In fact, the two are different medicinal parts of the same plant. Shouwu vine is the vine stem of Polygonum multiflorum, which gets its name because they will automatically mate with each other at night. The medicinal Polygonum multiflorum is the tuberous root of this plant. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Polygonum multiflorum is mild and non-toxic, sweet and slightly bitter, enters the heart and liver meridians, has the effects of calming the mind and nourishing blood, dispelling wind and dredging the meridians, and is mainly used to treat yin deficiency and blood deficiency, insomnia, rheumatism, pain, itchy skin rashes and other symptoms. The decoction dosage of Polygonum multiflorum is generally 10 to 30 grams. It can also be decocted in water for external washing or mashed for external application.

Polygonum multiflorum has the effect of nourishing blood and calming the mind. It is used for insomnia caused by yin deficiency and blood deficiency. It is often used in combination with elixir bark, spiny jujube seed, cypress seed, and polygala tenuifolia. Polygonum multiflorum, wheat and bean soup: 10 grams of Polygonum multiflorum, 45 grams of wheat, 30 grams of black beans, add water and boil to get the soup, drink twice a day. It has the effect of nourishing the heart and kidneys and calming the mind. It is used for neurasthenia, insomnia caused by disharmony between the heart and kidneys, and irritability. Polygonum multiflorum vine and black chicken, black chicken and Polygonum multiflorum vine stew: Wash 1 black chicken, blanch it in boiling water, then rinse it with cold water.

Wash 30 grams of Polygonum multiflorum, wrap it with gauze, and put it into the chicken's stomach. Put the chicken in a soup pot, add appropriate amount of ginger slices, salt, rice wine and water, boil it over high heat first, then simmer until the chicken is cooked through, add appropriate amount of MSG and it is ready to eat. It can be used for diet therapy for patients with refractory insomnia. 15 grams each of Polygonum multiflorum, Rehmannia glutinosa, and lily, 30 grams of floating wheat, 6 grams of roasted licorice, and 7 red dates. Decoction with water, take twice a day, and take an additional dose before going to bed. It has the effect of nourishing blood and calming the mind, and can treat symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, tinnitus, blurred vision, palpitations, nightmares, and difficulty falling asleep.