Effects and functions of Polygonum multiflorum

Polygonum multiflorum is a kind of herb that few people have heard of. This kind of herb is also very helpful in treating diseases, so when choosing it, you also need to be careful and not use it casually. This will not help the patient in any aspect of his body. Random selection will cause other problems to the human body. So what are the effects and functions of Polygonum multiflorum? Many people don’t know much about it.

There are many aspects to the efficacy and effects of Polygonum multiflorum, so when choosing it, you should also pay attention to doing it correctly, so that it will have a good effect on the treatment of the disease. Therefore, the following is a detailed introduction to its efficacy and effects.

Effects and functions of Polygonum multiflorum:

Sedative and hypnotic effects

Oral administration of the decoction of Polygonum multiflorum has a significant sedative and hypnotic effect on mice, and has a synergistic effect with subthreshold doses of sodium pentobarbital. The sleep polygraph of rats showed that the total sleep time was prolonged, mainly the slow-wave sleep phase was prolonged and the paradoxical sleep phase was shortened.

Lipid-lowering effect

The alcohol extract of Polygonum multiflorum can significantly reduce the serum TC and TG levels of hyperlipidemia rats, and reduce the TC content of hyperlipidemia quails, significantly increase the HDL-C/TC ratio, and make the aorta smooth without plaque formation. This shows that Glehnia littoralis has certain effects in lowering blood lipids, resisting AS and preventing fatty liver.

Treat itchy skin

Take appropriate amounts of Polygonum multiflorum and Xanthium sibiricum, decoct them in water and use it for external washing. (Anhui Chinese Herbal Medicine)

Treating axillary carbuncle

Take appropriate amounts of Polygonum multiflorum vine and Croton rotundus leaves, mash them and apply them to the affected area. (Commonly used herbal medicines among the people of Guangxi)

Treating scabies

Usage: For children over 10 years old, use 200g of Polygonum multiflorum and 1000ml of water to make a concentrated decoction, and wash externally twice a day, which is the daily treatment dose; for children under 10 years old, use 100g of Polygonum multiflorum and 700ml of water. 46 cases were treated and satisfactory results were achieved. The longest course of illness was 1 year and 2 months, and the shortest was 2 days.

Treating schizophrenia

Prepare a decoction with 90g of Polygonum multiflorum, 90g of Polygonum multiflorum and 2-6 red dates. Take 1 dose daily, divided into 2 doses in the morning and afternoon. 15 days is a course of treatment. A total of 95 cases were treated, of which 8 were cured, 47 showed marked effects, and 11 improved; 30 cases were followed up, of which 14 were cured, 16 showed marked effects, and the patients' conditions were stable.

Treat body aches

Polygonum multiflorum not only has the effect of nourishing blood, but also can promote the flow of meridians, and treat body aches due to blood deficiency. It can be used together with angelica, rehmannia, Millettia reticulata, and Trachelospermum officinale.

Lowers blood pressure

Add 15 grams each of Lophatherum gracile leaves and oyster, 10 grams each of Achyranthes bidentata, Polygonum multiflorum and Evodia rutaecarpa, add appropriate amount of water and boil, then soak your feet in warm water for 20 minutes each time, 2 to 3 times a day. It has the effects of calming the liver and extinguishing wind, nourishing yin and suppressing yang, nourishing the brain and soothing the nerves, and can lower blood pressure.

Through the above introduction, we have some understanding of the effects and functions of Polygonum multiflorum. It has very good effects on hypnosis, lowering blood lipids and lowering blood pressure. However, it should be noted that when choosing it, it is also necessary to use it normally. If you don’t understand how to use it, you also need to consult. Experts also have explanations.