Can the leaves of He Shou Wu be eaten?

Many people only know that Polygonum multiflorum can be eaten and is good for hair. Many people have a lot of white hair, and after eating Polygonum multiflorum, they have a regulating effect, which is also the best for people's hair development. However, after eating Polygonum multiflorum, many people will directly throw away the leaves of Polygonum multiflorum, but ignore that Polygonum multiflorum leaves also have many benefits. So, can Polygonum multiflorum leaves be eaten?

Can the leaves of He Shou Wu be eaten?

Fresh Polygonum multiflorum leaves are edible and can help nourish blood, replenish the kidneys and calm the mind.

【Effects】Detoxification and dispersing knots; killing insects and relieving itching

[Functions and indications - the effects of Polygonum multiflorum leaves] Treat sores, scabies, and scrofula. "Modern Practical Chinese Medicine": Apply the raw leaves to swellings and ulcers.

[Usage and Dosage] For external use: apply raw, decoct in water for washing or mash and apply.

[Selected Prescriptions] ① Treat itching caused by wind sores, scabies and tinea: Boil the leaves of Polygonum multiflorum in water for bathing. ②For the treatment of scrofula and tuberculosis, whether broken or not, extending to the chest: crush the leaves of Polygonum multiflorum and apply it, and take the roots of Polygonum multiflorum, wash them, and chew them raw every day.

effect:

Anthraquinones in Polygonum multiflorum leaves have the effects of lowering cholesterol, lowering blood sugar, resisting viruses, strengthening the heart, promoting gastrointestinal motility, and promoting fibrinolytic activity, and have a certain preventive and therapeutic effect on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

The lecithin contained in Polygonum multiflorum leaves is a component of brain tissue, blood cells and other cell membranes. Regular consumption of Polygonum multiflorum has a therapeutic effect on neurasthenia, gray hair, hair loss, anemia and other diseases. Therefore, it can delay aging, strengthen the body and protect the heart.

Modern pharmacological research has found that the lecithin, anthraquinone derivatives, chrysophanol and other substances contained in Polygonum multiflorum can inhibit the increase of cholesterol, reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine, prevent the deposition of cholesterol in the tissues, and thus alleviate the formation of atherosclerosis. Clinical studies have confirmed that its total effective rate in lowering cholesterol and triglycerides is more than 80%.

The leaves of Polygonum multiflorum are also edible. Like Polygonum multiflorum, they can be used to make water or tea, and they also have very good effects after drinking. It is best to process the leaves of Polygonum multiflorum before eating them, so that eating the leaves of Polygonum multiflorum will not cause any adverse reactions and changes. It is also the healthiest guarantee and investment for the body. Eating healthily will make our bodies healthier.