What are the effects and functions of Japanese knotweed?

Some friends may think that Japanese knotweed is related to a certain organ of the tiger. In fact, it is not. Japanese knotweed is a plant of the Polygonaceae family, native to East Asia. Because Polygonum cuspidatum can treat rheumatism, jaundice, gallstones and other diseases, it is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine. It can also be used for external application after snake bites.

Clinical Application

1. Used for rheumatic pain

Polygonum cuspidatum can eliminate rheumatism, promote blood circulation, dredge meridians and relieve pain. It can be used for rheumatic pain by soaking in wine or taking it in combination with Millettia reticulata, Salix babylonica and other medicines.

2. Used for jaundice, gallstones and leukorrhea

Polygonum cuspidatum has the effect of promoting dampness and reducing jaundice. It is used to treat jaundice, gallstones and other diseases. It can be used together with Artemisia capillaris, Coptis chinensis and others. This product can also clear away dampness and heat in the lower part of the body, treat stranguria and leucorrhea, and can be used together with Radix Dipterocarpifolia and Coix Lachryma-jobi.

3. Used for amenorrhea, pain from falls, etc.

Polygonum cuspidatum has the effect of promoting blood circulation, relieving menstruation and relieving pain. It is suitable for symptoms of amenorrhea caused by blood stasis. It can be used together with madder root, motherwort, etc. It can be used together with angelica and safflower to treat bruises, injuries, and pain caused by blood stasis.

4. Used for cough due to lung heat, asthma and cough with excessive phlegm

Polygonum cuspidatum is bitter and can reduce heat, resolve phlegm and relieve cough. It is used for lung heat cough, cough and wheezing due to excessive phlegm. It can be taken alone or in combination with other medicines such as Scutellaria baicalensis and Pipa ovata.

5. Used for sores, swelling and pain, snake bites, burns, etc.

This product can also clear away heat and detoxify. It can be taken internally for sores, swellings, and snake bites, or the fresh product can be mashed and applied externally.

In addition, this product also has a laxative effect.