What are the effects and functions of Polygala tenuifolia?

In traditional Chinese medicine, each Chinese medicinal material has its own unique function, and their names are also very distinctive. Take Polygala tenuifolia for example, people often feel very novel when they hear this name. In fact, the role and efficacy of Polygala tenuifolia in traditional Chinese medicine are very obvious, especially in the treatment of diseases. So, what are the effects and functions of Polygala?

Efficacy: bitter, pungent, warm in nature, enters the heart, kidney and lung meridians. It has the effects of calming the mind, improving intelligence, removing phlegm and reducing swelling. It is used for insomnia, dreaminess, forgetfulness, palpitations, confusion, coughing up phlegm, sores, swelling and pain in the breasts caused by disharmony between the heart and kidney.

Effects: Effects on the nervous system, effects on the respiratory system, effects on central blood pressure reduction, effects on smooth muscle and myocardium, diuretic effect, antioxidant effect, anti-aging effect, anti-mutation effect, anti-cancer effect, antibacterial effect, inhibition of alcohol absorption and liver protection activity, blood circulation, anti-inflammatory effect, hemolytic effect, and other effects.

How to eat Polygala

(1) For those who suffer from palpitations and anxiety due to fright, it is often used in combination with Poria, Dragon Tooth, Cinnabar, etc. to calm the mind.

(2) For patients with epilepsy, coma, convulsions, and drooling caused by phlegm blocking the heart, it can be used in combination with calamus, pinellia, gastrodia, and scorpion.

(3) For sore throat, grind this product into powder and blow it into the throat to relieve sore throat, dissipate swelling and reduce throat pain.

(4) For carbuncle and back sore, the product can be ground into powder and soaked in wine for drinking, and then the residue can be applied to the affected area to disperse blood stasis, detoxify and eliminate carbuncle.

Polygala and Jujube Seed Porridge

Ingredients: 10 grams each of Polygala root and fried dates, 50 grams of polished rice.

Hui method: First wash the japonica rice, put it into the pot and cook porridge with clean water. After the water boils, add Polygala tenuifolia and jujube kernels and cook until done. This porridge can be eaten as a midnight snack in the evening.

Medicinal diet effects: This porridge calms the mind and soothes the nerves, and has a good effect in relieving symptoms such as palpitations, forgetfulness, insomnia and nightmares caused by insufficient heart blood and phlegm disturbing the mind.